Vishnuās presence can be traced back to the earliest Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where he is described as a solar deity associated with light and cosmic order. Over time, his role expanded, and he became a central figure in Puranic literature, particularly the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana, where he is depicted as the supreme protector of the universe. Unlike Brahma, who creates the world and Shiva, who dissolves it. Vishnu sustains life and ensures harmony. He is often portrayed with a serene expression, resting on the cosmic serpent Shesha (Ananta), floating on the ocean of milk (Kshira Sagara). Vishnu is the most important god of Vaishnavism, the largest Hindu sect. Vishnuās prior status is Brahma and in some accounts is considered to have been born from a lotus flower which grew from Vishnuās navel. Vishnu was married to Lakshmi (the goddess of good fortune), Saraswati (the goddess of wisdom) and Ganga (the goddess who is the personification of the River Ganges). However, unable to live with the quarrels between his three wives, Vishnu eventually sent Ganga to Shiva and Saraswati to Brahma. He is considered to live in the city of Vaikuntha on Mt. Meru, where everything is made of shining gold and fabulous jewels and where there are lakes resplendent with lotus flowers. He is commonly depicted with four arms and each arm holds objects that signify his divine powers like: The Conch (Shankha) represents the primordial sound of creation (Om). The Discus (Sudarshana Chakra), a spinning weapon symbolizing the mind and destruction of evil. The Lotus (Padma) denotes purity, beauty and spiritual liberation. The Mace (Gada) signifies strength and the power to uphold righteousness.