Vishnu cult

Connected Sites: 8

Definition
WHS that include major shrines for the cult of Vishnu (Vaishnavism), one of the major Hindu traditions.

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Connected Sites

  • Angkor
    Angkor
    Cambodia
    Inscribed: 1992
    4.72
    365
    30
    Angkor Wat - "Originally constructed in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the century." (wiki)
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Khajuraho Group of Monuments
    Inscribed: 1986
    3.90
    81
    4

    "The Khajuraho group of temples belong to Vaishnavism school of Hinduism, Saivism school of Hinduism and Jainism – nearly a third each." – "(...) the largest surviving Vaishnava group includes Chaturbhuja and Ramachandra." (Wikipedia)
  • Kathmandu Valley
    Inscribed: 1979
    3.82
    163
    10
    Changu Narayan Temple
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Si Thep
    Si Thep
    Thailand
    Inscribed: 2023
    2.48
    27
    5
    "Vaishnavism took an important role in Si Thep's society, with relationships to India, Funan, Chenla, and Dvaravati cultures." (wiki)
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
    Inscribed: 2023
    3.31
    25
    3
    Chennakeshava Temple, Belur: "Chennakesava (lit, "handsome Kesava") is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is dedicated to Vishnu and has been an active Hindu temple since its founding." (wiki)
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Koh Ker
    Koh Ker
    Cambodia
    Inscribed: 2023
    3.16
    70
    7

    "Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Prasat Chen comprises three laterite sanctuaries that are square in plan and face east. Prasat Banteay Pir Choan, Prasat Chen, and Prasat Thom together represent the Hindu Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva)." (AB Ev) – "Prasat Chen (...) was built by Jayavarman IV between 921-928 C.E. and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu." (Nomination file, p. 54)
  • Ahmadabad
    Inscribed: 2017
    2.60
    69
    7
    Swaminarayana Temple
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Rani-ki-Vav
    Inscribed: 2014
    3.53
    48
    4
    "The sculptures associated with Vishnu outnumber all other deities, and include Sheshashayi Vishnu (Vishnu reclining on the thousand-hooded snake Shesha in the celestial ocean), Vishwarupa Vishnu (Cosmic form of Vishnu) and the Dashavatara (ten incarnations) of Vishnu" (wiki)
    See www.theheritagelab.in