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Krishna (/ ˈ k r ɪ ʃ n ə /; Sanskrit: कृष्ण, IAST: Kṛṣṇa [ˈkr̩ʂɳɐ]) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is widely revered among Hindu divinities.
Jun 7, 2024 · Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.
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Oct 1, 2015 · Krishna (Krsna or Hari Krishna) is a major god of the Hindu pantheon and considered the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. He is perhaps the most popular of all the heroes of Hindu mythology.
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Jul 3, 2019 · Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and powerful incarnations of Vishnu, the Hindu Godhead. He lived around 3200 BC and influenced Indian culture, philosophy, and religion with his teachings, exploits, and legends.
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Learn about Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu and the supreme deity in Hinduism. Explore his stories, names, mantra, temples, festivals and iconography.
May 19, 2023 · Krishna is the archetypal trickster. As an avatar of Vishnu, he straddles the line between god and man, embodying both a mischievous adolescent as well as the supreme godhead who encourages Arjuna to fight in the Bhagavad Gita. While he was undoubtedly a fiercely strong warrior, most of his exploits were accomplished through trickery.
Krishna, One of the most widely venerated Hindu gods, worshiped as the eighth incarnation of Vishnu and as the supreme deity. Many Krishna legends are drawn from the Mahabharata and the Puranas.