Dimensions: Height 109 cm Wide 45 cm Depth 20 cm
Weight: 68.80 Kilograms with base

Carved in high relief from grey stone, the figure depicts Vishnu standing frontally in samabhanga posture, with a tall conical crown (kirīṭa-mukuṭa) rising above his serene face. The god is richly adorned with necklaces, armlets, and a sacred thread, and wears a short dhoti tied at the waist with elaborately carved folds.

Vishnu is shown with four arms: the upper right holding the chakra (discus), the upper left holding the shankha (conch), while the lower hands are in relaxed gestures close to the body. Behind him rises a prabhāvali (aureole), its sides pierced through, framing the figure with rhythmic curves.

This representation reflects the sculptural style of the Vijayanagar dynasty, marked by robust proportions, sharp carving, and emphasis on devotional clarity. The Vijayanagar Empire (1336–1646) was one of the great South Indian kingdoms, fostering a renaissance of Hindu temple art and Vaishnava devotional movements. Vishnu, along with his avatars—particularly Rama and Krishna—was a principal focus of worship, and temples across the empire were adorned with images like this, intended as central icons for daily puja and festival processions.

The serene expression and balanced stance exemplify the spiritual ideals of the period, presenting Vishnu not only as a cosmic protector but also as a deeply approachable focus for devotion (bhakti).