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Sankarshana

संकर्षण
Also known as: Balarāma, Vyūha

About

One of the four Vyuhas (emanations) in Pancharatra theology. Represents the power of destruction and withdrawal. Associated with Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna.

Attributes

DestructionWithdrawalCosmic dissolutionStrength

Symbols

PlowMaceSnake
Consort
Revati

Associated Mantras

Om Saṅkarṣaṇāya namaḥ

Scriptures

Pancharatra AgamasPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

White complexion, four arms holding plow, mace, conch, and chakra. Often depicted with a serpent hood.