The Man-Lion Avatar
Narasimha
The fourth avatar, appearing as a half-man, half-lion to protect his devotee Prahlada and destroy the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Stories & Legends
Slaying of Hiranyakashipu
To save his devotee Prahlada from his demon father, Vishnu emerged from a pillar as a man-lion and slew the demon at twilight.
