Hanuman Chalisa
Harihara
Hindu Deity
Harihara | Vishnu-Shiva, Avatar & Supreme God
Harihara combines the powers of Vishnu and Shiva, representing the unity of preservation and destruction in the cosmos.
Origin
हरि (hari) - Vishnu + हर (hara) - Shiva; Combined form of Vishnu and Shiva.
Description
In Hinduism, Harihara is a deity that merges the aspects of the two major gods, Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Images of Harihara, also known as Shambhu-Vishnu and Shankara-Narayana, started appearing in the classical period of Hinduism after sectarian movements that emphasized the supremacy of one god over others had subsided. The dual form of Harihara, showing the right half as Shiva and the left half as Vishnu, found favor in Cambodia, with inscriptions and images dating back to the 6th–7th century. This synthesis represents a compromise between followers of Vishnu and Shiva during a period of religious transition.
Learn About Related Gods
Go on a spiritual adventure to understand these connected deities
Harihara
Harihara | Vishnu-Shiva, Avatar & Supreme God
Varuna
Varuna | Vedic God, Hinduism, Sky God
Parashurama
Parashurama | Axe-wielding Warrior, Avatar, Brahmin
Saptamatrika
Saptamatrika | Goddesses, Hinduism, Worship
Prajapati
Prajapati | Creator God, Vedic God & Vedic Rituals
Vamana
Vamana | Vishnu Avatar, Dwarf Incarnation, Trivikrama
Discover Sacred Temples
Embark on a Spiritual Journey Through Related Temples
Raj Rajeshwari Ma
Indergarh, Madhya Pradesh
Hanuman Mandir
Pali, Rajasthan
Shiv Mandir
Rambas, Haryana
Ashram Baba Muni ji Maharaj (RAM TALAB)
Roharai, Haryana
Hansrapur Bramha Baba Temple
Hansrajpur, Uttar Pradesh
Pathwari Mandir Chandaus
Chandaus, Uttar Pradesh
Dive into Harmonious Tunes
Explore related bhajans with lyrics, videos and music
Maiya Tere Charno Ki
Maiya Tere Charno Ki,Ambe Tere Charno Ki,Gar Dhul Jo Mil Jaye,Sach Kahati Hun Maiya,Taqdir Badal Jaye,Maiya Tere Charno
Sun Ri Yashoda Maiya
Sun Ri Yashoda Maiya,Tere Nandlaal Re,Kankariya Se Matki Phori,Kankariya Se Matki Phori,Madan Gopal Re,Kankariya Se Matk
Visar Nahi Datar Apna Naam Deho
Gun Gava Din Raat Gun Gava,Visar Nahi Datar Apna Naam Deho,Gun Gava Din Raat Nanak Jao Iho,Satnam Shri Waheguru Satnam S
Aao Aao Gajanan Aao
Aao Aao Gajanan Aao,Aake Bhakton Ka Maan Badhao ॥Aao Aao Gajanan Aao,Aake Bhakton Ka Maan Badhao ॥Om Gana Ganapataye Nam
Jara Dhire Dhire Gadi Hanko
Jara Dhire Dhire Gadi Hanko,Mere Ram Gadi Wale,Jara Halke Gadi Hanko,Mere Ram Gadi Wale,Jara Haule Haule Gadi Hanko,Mere
Shankar Dayalu Dusra Tumsa Koi Nahi
Shankar Dayalu Dusra,Tumsa Koi Nahi,Dene Se Pahale Tu Jara,Kyun Sochta Nahi,Shankar Dayalu Dusra,Tumsa Koi Nahi ॥Bhasmas