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Vamana

वामन
Also known as: Trivikrama, Upendra, Dwarf Brahmin

About

The Dwarf avatar. Fifth of the Dashavatara. Appeared as a dwarf Brahmin to humble the demon king Bali. Requested three paces of land, then expanded to cosmic size covering earth, heavens, and placing foot on Bali's head.

Attributes

HumilityCosmic expansionThree stridesRestoration

Symbols

Dwarf formUmbrellaWater potCosmic foot

Associated Mantras

Om Vāmanāya namaḥ
Om Trivikramāya namaḥ
Vamana Stotram

Festivals

OnamVamana JayantiThiruvonam

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaVamana PuranaMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaEspecially Kerala

Iconography

Two forms: Dwarf Brahmin with umbrella and staff; Cosmic Trivikrama form with one foot on earth, one in heavens, one on Bali's head. Four arms holding shankha, chakra, gada, lotus.