Cosmic form of Vishnu as the supreme being who rests on the cosmic waters. The term means 'the one who rests on waters' or 'the one who is the abode of all beings.' Central to the Pancharatra tradition.
Four-armed form holding shankha, chakra, gada, lotus. Seated or reclining on Adishesha. Dark complexion, crowned. Often depicted with Lakshmi.