Keshava and Vishnu

Bali Vamana

Outside Adi Keshava Temple, Rajghat · A 37/51

History & traditions

This image refers to the Vamana and King Bali tradition. The survey places it on the exterior side of the Adi Keshava temple precinct.

Deity & sacred image

Deity or sacred figure
Vishnu in the form listed as Bali Vamana
Idol or shrine image
The sources identify the deity. The image’s appearance and material are unconfirmed.

PILGRIMAGE CONTEXT

Keshava and Vishnu

Keshava is a name of Vishnu. In the Kashi Khanda, Vishnu speaks to Agnibindu about forms associated with individual tirthas, beginning with Adi Keshava. Some modern survey entries identify a smaller image in a temple with a different main deity. Ask for the listed image as well as the host temple.

Sources