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Ranganatha

रङ्गनाथ
Also known as: Śrī Raṅgam, Paṅkajanābha, Yōganidrā

About

Form of Vishnu reclining on the serpent Adishesha in the cosmic ocean. Associated with the Srirangam temple, the largest functioning temple complex. Represents the state of cosmic rest from which creation emerges.

Attributes

Cosmic restCreationYoganidraSupreme lordship

Symbols

AdisheshaCosmic oceanYoga nidra
Consort
Lakshmi (Ranganayaki)
Vahana (Mount)
Adishesha

Associated Mantras

Om Raṅganāthāya namaḥ
Ranganatha Stotram

Festivals

Vaikuntha EkadashiRatha Saptami

Scriptures

PuranasDivya Prabandham

Regions Worshipped

South India (Srirangam)Pan-India

Iconography

Reclining on the serpent Adishesha with five or seven hoods. Four arms: one supports head, one holds shankha, one holds chakra, one rests on lap. Lakshmi seated near his feet. Brahma emerges from his navel lotus.