Narasimha killing Hiranyakashipu on his lap, as Prahlada watches at the left.
He is known primarily as the ‘Great Protector’ who specifically defends and protects his devotees in times of need.
In South Indian art – sculptures, bronzes and paintings – Vishnu’s incarnation as Narasimha is one of the most chosen themes and amongst Avatars perhaps next only to Rama and Krishna in popularity.
Prahlada’s devotion indicates that pure devotion is not one of birthright but of character. Prahlada, although born a rakshasa, demonstrated greatest bhakti to God
