Proper Nouns Lexicon

Vasudeva is a major figure in Hindu mythology, known as the father of Lord Krishna and a central character in epic and sacred Hindu texts.

The Vedas are a collection of ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of four main works, regarded as the foundation of spiritual and religious knowledge.

The Venad (Travancore) dynasty refers to the royal lineage that ruled the territory of Venad from the medieval period and later became the ruling house of the princely state of Travancore in southern Kerala.

The Vijayanagara dynasty, founded in the 14th century by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I, was one of the most powerful in southern India. It played a crucial role in promoting Hinduism and left a remarkable architectural legacy, particularly evident in Hampi.

Vikramaditya II (reign: 733-744) was a king of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. He is renowned for his victorious campaigns against the Pallavas and his patronage of architecture.

Virupaksha is an avatar of Shiva, primarily worshipped in Southern India. He is especially associated with the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi, a World Heritage site.

Vishnu is one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon, commonly depicted as the protector of the universe. He is famous for his ten avatars, including Rama and Krishna, which represent his interventions on Earth to restore cosmic balance.

Vishwakarma is the Hindu god of artisans, architects, and engineers. Known as the divine creator, he is worshipped by builders and craftsmen in India for his expertise and ingenuity.

Vittala, also known as Vithoba or Vitthala, is a form of Vishnu or Krishna worshipped primarily in Maharashtra and Karnataka, famous for its temple in Hampi.

Waheguru is a central devotional term in Sikhism, used to refer to God in His transcendent form. It plays a vital role in prayer, meditation, and spiritual invocation.