Vishnu at The Guimet Museum, Paris

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Vishnu, or Viṣṇu, is a Hindu deity, revered as the Supreme God of Vaishnavism, one of the three main branches of Hinduism, and as one of the three supreme deities (Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Narayana and Hari. As a primary form of God in the Smarta tradition, he is considered "the Preserver or the Protector" within the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of divinity. In Hindu scriptures, Vishnu is typically described as having a dark complexion similar to water-filled clouds and four arms. He is often depicted as a pale blue being, just like his incarnations Rama and Krishna. He holds a lotus flower in his lower left hand, a mace called Kaumodaki gada in his lower right hand, the Panchajanyashankha conch in his upper left hand, and the discus weapon Sudarshana Chakra in his upper right hand. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe that can be accessed for free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.