Lord Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism and is known as "The Preserver" within the Trimurti. Vishnu is revered as the supreme being in Vaishnavism and is often depicted resting on the coils of the serpent Shesha, with his consort Lakshmi massaging his feet.

Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. His avatars like Rama and Krishna are among the most widely worshipped figures in Hinduism.