The identification of Vamana rests on the attributes he carries: Akshamala (Prayer beads) and Kamandala (Water pot) in his front hands. Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu, is linked to Vishnu through the attributes he holds in his rear hands: Chakra and Shankha. Vishnu incarnated as Vamana in response to Bali Chakravarthi’s (King of the world) … Continue reading Vamana – An avatar of Vishnu