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NSW:Chaos-fighting Hindu deity lauded in true blue art show

Vishnu Hindu

The benevolent Vishnu is all about defeating the forces of chaos and restoring harmony in the universe.

So in an era of global omnishambles, a major exhibition devoted to the Hindu deity couldn't be more timely.

"Vishnu is supposed to reappear at moments of crisis," said co-curator Associate Professor Chaitanya Sambrani.

"This might be quite a good time for him to make an appearance."

Avatar: Forms of Vishnu at the Art Gallery of New South Wales is the first Australian exhibition devoted to Vishnu, and the gallery's biggest display of South and Southeast Asian art in more than two decades.

Vishnu has endless forms, but there are 10 main avatars, including the hero of the Ramayana epic Prince Rāma, and the spiritual guide Krishna.

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