Lord Vishnu as Narasimha

Avatar as Half-Man, Half-Lion
First Online: March 18, 2012
Page Last Updated: February 20, 2013

Depiction of Narasimha in Indian Art

K.L. Kamat/

Narasimha -- Half Lion, Half Man
Sculpture shows Lord Vishnu ripping open Hiranyakashapu's body

R. Seshasastry/

Narasimha (Half-man, Half-lion) in a Yogic Stance
Detail from a 15th century sculpture, Melukote, Mandya District

See Also:

• Search for pictures of Narasimha in Kamat PICTURESearch
• Lord Shiva in Indian Art