Narasimha and Consort

Narasimha with Consort

Here we see Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, with his consort, Vidyuta or Narasimhi, an incarnation of Lakshmi. Narasimha sits on the coils of the snake, Sesha, in meditation posture; a knee belt supporting his posture. He holds the conch and wheel, his right hand in varada mudra offering compassion. He is adorned with a regal crown and jewels. Lakshmi is seated on Narasimha’s lap, her arm touching his back. The head of the snake has been broken, at some point in time, and the former unknown holders of the heirloom had the heads of the snake carved onto the remaining part of the snake.