Lakshmi Narayana On The Divine Serpent

Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are seated on the coils of the divine serpent, Ananta or Shesha.Vishnu is portrayed with a majestic crown and adorned with ornate jewelry. His facial expression is serene and composed. His right hand appears to be in a mudra (symbolic gesture) of assurance or blessing, while his left hand holds a conch shell, symbolic of the primordial sound of creation. Seated to the left of Vishnu, Lakshmi wears a crown and is adorned with elegant jewelry. Her facial expression radiates grace and benevolence. She holds a lotus flower in her right hand, a symbol of purity, beauty, and abundance, while her left hand is in a mudra of blessing or granting boons. The divine serpent coils beneath them, providing a seat. Its multi-hooded head rises above them, forming a protective umbrella. This serpent represents eternity, and its coiled form denotes the cyclical nature of existence.