Keshava and Vishnu
Bhishma Keshava
Vriddhakaleshwar precinct, Daranagar · K 52/39
History & traditions
This Keshava image shares the Vriddhakal precinct with Asitanga Bhairav. Ask within the temple complex for Bhishma Keshava.
The Kashi Khanda places Bhishma Keshava west of Vriddhakaleshwar and associates this form with relief in times of distress. The old directional clue fits the Daranagar precinct used as the landmark today.
Deity & sacred image
- Deity or sacred figure
- Vishnu in the form listed as Bhishma Keshava
- 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.