theencyclopediaofhinduism: “Narasimha is depicted as half-man and half-lion. In this incarnation, Vishnu slayed the rakshasa king Hiranyakasipu. Hiranyakasipu had won great power through his penance and austerities. A boon received from Brahma
tags:
original: https://nat773.tumblr.com/post/84438028118