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Narasimha (Sanskrit: नरसिंह IAST: ''Narasiṁha'', lit. ''man-lion''), Narasingh, Narsingh and Narasingha in derivative languages is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and one of Hinduism's most popular deities, as evidenced in early epics, iconography, and temple and festival worship for over a millennium. Narasiṁha is often visualised as having a human-like torso and lower body, with a lion-like face and claws. This image is widely worshipped in deity form by a significant number of Vaiṣṇava groups. Vishnu assumed this form on top of Himvat mountain(Harivamsa). He is known primarily as the 'Great Protector' who specifically defends and protects his devotees in times of need.〔Steven J. Rosen, ''Narasiṁha Avatar, The Half-Man/Half-Lion Incarnation'', p5〕 Vishnu is believed to have taken the avatar to destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu. ==Etymology== The word ''Narasimha'' means 'lion-man' which usually means 'half man and half lion'. His other names are- * Agnilochana (अग्निलोचन) - the one who has fiery eyes * Bhairavadambara (भैरवडम्बर) - the one who causes terror by roaring * Karala (कराल) - the one who has a wide mouth and projecting teeth * Hiranyakashipudvamsa (हिरण्यकशिपुध्वंस) - the one who killed Hiranyakashipu * Nakhastra (नखास्त्र) - the one for whom nails are his weapons * Sinhavadana (सिंहवदन) - the whose face is of lion * Mrigendra (मृगेन्द्र) - king of animals or lion 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Narasimha」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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