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Vishnu
Vishnu is a form of God, to whom Hindus
pray. For Vaishnavas, He is the only Ultimate
Reality or God, as is Shiva for Shaivites. In
Trimurti belief, He is the second aspect of
God in the Trimurti (also called the Hindu
Trinity), along with Brahma and Shiva. Known
as the Preserver, He is most famously
identified with His avatars, or incarnations of
God, most especially Krishna and Rama.
Additionally, another important name for
Vishnu is Narayana. Vishnu is accepted as
the Supreme God in Vaishnavism, or Vishnu
monotheism. Followers of Vishnu believe that
He is the Supreme Being and distinguish Him
from Devas, or demigods, who are celestial
beings similar to angels as discussed in
Judeo-Christian traditions.
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