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Vishnu
VIHSH-noo
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One of the principal deities of Hinduism, regarded as the preserver of the universe within the Hindu trinity.
"The temple was dedicated to Vishnu, shown holding a conch and a discus."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Hindu god, one of the three central deities alongside Brahma and Shiva.
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Etymology
Transliterated from Sanskrit विष्णु (vishnu).