VISHNU
Tra Kieu, Quang Nam | 10th Century | Sandstone | [BTC 142]
In Champa sculpture, Vishnu is not a common subject but Vishnu-inspired artworks are all highly artistic and aesthetic. This piece of art reflects Vishnu resting cross-legged on the snake Ananta. Behind is thirteen snakeheads forming a canopy.
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The four arms of the god (from right to left) hold four symbolic objects, including the mace, the sun disc/ wheel (chakra), the snail shell and the lotus (broken). These are classic symbolic features for Vishnu in religious sculpture. Vishnu is the God of Conservation along with Brahma – the God of Creation and Shiva – the Destroyer who form the great Trimurti in Hinduism.
References
- Official website of Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture: chammuseum.vn
- Information points and annotations of artifacts at Danang Museum of Cham Sculpture.
- “Vibrancy in Stone – Masterpieces of the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture”
- Information guidebook introducing 20 characteristic artifacts at Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture.
- Presentation of tourist destinations in Da Nang.
- Web portal of Da Nang city
TDANANG CENTER FOR TOURISM PROMOTION
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