Chakra-Purusha, the Personified Discus Weapon of Vishnu 10th-early 11th century India (Tamil Nadu) Early in the evolution of Hindu iconography, a convention emerged of representing the weapons of the gods as minor deities in human form. The ayudya-purusha (weapon-man) anthropomorphic forms evolved uniquely in South India as freestanding icons, worthy of worship independent of their source deityin this case, Vishnu. This personified weapon is thus revered as an ansa, a partial incarnation of the god himself.. Chakra-Purusha, the Personified Discus Weapon of Vishnu. India (Tamil Nadu). 10th-early 11th century. Copper alloy. Chola period. Sculpture

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Chakra-Purusha, the Personified Discus Weapon of Vishnu 10th-early 11th century India (Tamil Nadu) Early in the evolution of Hindu iconography, a convention emerged of representing the weapons of the gods as minor deities in human form. The ayudya-purusha (weapon-man) anthropomorphic forms evolved uniquely in South India as freestanding icons, worthy of worship independent of their source deityin this case, Vishnu. This personified weapon is thus revered as an ansa, a partial incarnation of the god himself.. Chakra-Purusha, the Personified Discus Weapon of Vishnu. India (Tamil Nadu). 10th-early 11th century. Copper alloy. Chola period. Sculpture

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