Harihara

Glossary

A deity who represents the combined aspects of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Also known as Shankaranarayana, the fused body of the deity represents the dark-skinned Shiva on the right with a crescent moon in his matted hair and trishula (trident), and a pearlescent Vishnu on the left wearing a crown and holding a conch and the sudarshan chakra.

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Harihara%newline%A deity who represents the combined aspects of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Also known as Shankaranarayana, the fused body of the deity represents the dark-skinned Shiva on the right with a crescent moon in his matted hair and trishula (trident), and a pearlescent Vishnu on the left wearing a crown and holding a conch and the sudarshan chakra.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Harihara”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/harihara/
MLA	“Harihara.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/harihara/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Harihara. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/harihara/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)