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Nila Madhava

नीलमाधव
Also known as: Nīla Mādhava, Nīlakaṇṭha

About

Ancient form of Vishnu worshipped in Odisha before the establishment of Jagannath. Blue-colored form associated with the origin of the Jagannath tradition. Said to have been discovered by King Indradyumna.

Attributes

Blue formJagannath originAncient worship

Symbols

Blue colorForest shrine
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Nīla Mādhavāya namaḥ

Scriptures

PuranasJagannath temple chronicles

Regions Worshipped

Odisha

Iconography

Blue four-armed Vishnu form. Said to have been enshrined in a forest temple.