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Sarangapani

सारङ्गपानि
Also known as: Sāraṅgapāṇi, Kumbakonam Vishnu, Bow-Handed Lord

About

The presiding deity of the Sarangapani Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. A form of Vishnu holding a bow (sarangam). One of the 108 Divya Desams sung by the Alvars. Represents Vishnu's aspect as a warrior and protector.

Attributes

Divya DesamKumbakonamVishnuAlvars

Symbols

ShankhaChakraBow (sarangam)Garuda
Consort
Lakshmi
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Sāraṅgapāṇaye Namaḥ
Divya Prabandham

Festivals

Vaikuntha EkadashiAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Divya PrabandhamPuranas

Regions Worshipped

KumbakonamTamil Nadu

Iconography

Vishnu holding shankha, chakra, and bow. Standing posture. Regal, protective expression.