Reclining Vishnu is the reservoir of all the universal potencies. He is the one who brings stability and clarity of mind. The goddess of wealth follows him wherever he resides. Gifting a reclining Vishnu statue as a home decor artifact is the most unique and considerate option.
We often gift home decor items for housewarmings, festivals, and anniversaries. It is a well-established practice, but home decor gift ideas are often limited. The most common among them are paintings or auspicious symbols meant to bring luck and fortune.
The sad reality is that these home decor items fail to give an elegant touch to your space and often look out of place. The handcrafted reclining Vishnu statue not only adds divine grace to your space but also elevates the ambience.
Can Reclining Vishnu Statues Be Home Decor Gifts?
Why not? Reclining Vishnu statues are perfect for home decor. It is one of the ancient masterpieces, rooted in mythical stories. Generally, we keep those artifacts in our home that either enhance its aesthetic or are symbols of auspiciousness. Anantasayana Vishnu offers both qualities in one!
We, as Indians, have a habit of keeping auspicious pieces as home decor items. It is because of the rooted Vastu tradition. It is believed that the right Vastu and auspicious objects can bring peace and prosperity into your home. Having a reclining Vishnu statue in the northeast direction of your home attracts positive energy and spiritual growth.
It also reflects your taste in art. Indian art doesn’t follow the concept of "art for art's sake." There is always a deeper meaning embodied in art. Keeping the Anantasayana Vishnu statue in the home will be a tribute to the age-old sculpting art of India.
What does the reclining Vishnu symbolize?
Reclining Vishnu is a depiction of Anantasayana Vishnu in Yognidra. It features a state of deep consciousness when the universe was conceived. Vishnu is reclining on the coiled serpent, which represents the cyclic nature of time. He controls the time and rests on infinity. The multi-hooded serpent is Ananta, who is a symbol of the eternal.
Reclining Vishnu is the perfect visualization of Vishnu’s universal potencies. From his navel a stem of lotus emerges, on which the creator of the universe is seated. The goddess of wealth is his consort, who follows him everywhere. Here, she is caressing his leg.
Anantasayana isn’t a state of sleep. It is the period between the creation and destruction of the world. It emphasizes the potentiality, the untapped energy from which the universe was created.
Anantasayana Vishnu from the Dashavatar Temple
This panel is from the 6th-century southern niche of the Dashavatara temple. Reclining Vishnu is the center figure. The coiled Anantashesha has made a multi-hooded canopy for Vishnu. Lakshmi is near his leg, and behind her, the two standing figures are Bhudevi and the personified Garuda.
On the upper part of the panel, four-headed Brahma is in the center, sitting on a lotus. Now, here is the interesting part, where you can see artistic liberty. Instead of emerging from Vishnu's navel, the lotus stem is emerging behind the cosmic serpent. He is flanked by Kartikeya and Indra on the left and Hara-Gauri and a person with a garland on the right.
On the lower part of the panel, there is a depiction of 5 male figures along with one female figure. Popular stories associate them with the Pandavas and Draupadi. However, others associate them with Ayudhapurusha (four figures from the left), fighting the demon Madhu and Kaitabha.
Bring reclining Vishnu from Varaha Heritage
Varaha Heritage brings Anantasayana Vishnu, which once adorned a Gupta temple, to your home. Now you can own or gift a true-scale replica that has museum-grade quality. It infuses the touch of tradition and heritage with art and spirituality. Connect with your heritage and give a meaningful, curated touch to your space.