The earth had just been born. She layed fresh and pure on the surface of the cosmic ocean, ready to welcome the miracle of life. But an evil spirit submerged her in the depth of the waters. To undo this disaster, Vishnu did not hesitate to take the form of a boar, familiar with the waters. He dived into the cosmic ocean, and trampeled with his feet the serpent-tailed spirits who, with hands joined in supplication, begged his forgiveness.With care and love he bore the young Earth to the surface of the seas in his arms.

Although an incarnation of Vishnu, images of Narisimha are so powerful we have dedicated a gallery to them.