Narvaraha

The Nar Varaha sculpture from Mandsaur, now in Bhopal’s State Museum, shows Vishnu in his boar-headed form lifting the Earth goddess, Bhudevi, from the cosmic ocean. He stands powerfully, holding his usual symbols—a conch, mace, and discus—while a turtle and serpent beneath him represent the chaotic depths he’s conquered. Part of a long-standing tradition seen at Udayagiri, Eran, and Mahabalipuram, this piece reflects the enduring story of divine rescue and restoring balance.