Vishnu

Vishnu, also known as Narayana and Hari, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme being within Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. Vishnu is known as The Preserver within the Trimurti, the triple deity of supreme divinity that includes Brahma and Shiva. Wikipedia

Other names Hari, Narayana, Madhava, Keshava, Achyuta, Janardana and various others listed in the Vishnu Sahasranama
Affiliation Parabrahman, Trimurti, Brahman, Bhagavan, Ishvara, Dashavatara
Abode Vaikuntha, Kshira Sagara
Mantra Om Namo Narayanaya, Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, Hari Om
Weapon Sudarshana Chakra (discus), Panchajanya (conch), Kaumodaki (mace), Sharanga (bow), Nandaka (sword)
Symbols Padma (lotus), Shaligrama
Day Thursday
Consort Lakshmi and her avatars
Siblings Parvati or Durga (ceremonial sister, according to Shaivism)
Children 18 sons (from Lakshmi), Kamadeva (in some traditions), Devasena and Sundaravalli (South Indian traditions)
Mount Garuda, Shesha
Festivals Holi, Rama Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Narasimha Jayanti, Deepavali, Onam, Vivaha Panchami, Vishu, Vijayadashami, Ananta Chaturdashi

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