Vasudeva Krsna in Theology and Architecture

A Background to Srivaisnavism

Authors

  • Dennis Hudson

Keywords:

Vasudeva Kṛṣṇa, Srivaisnavism, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram, Vyūha, Pāñcarātra, Ramanuja, Visistadvaita, Icon, Bhakti-yoga, Narayana, Sri, Lakṣmī, Garbhagṛha, Arca, Dhyāna, Mandala, Sakti, Brahma, Yogamaya

Abstract

Dennis Hudson’s essay explores the theological and architectural dimensions of Vasudeva Kṛṣṇa within the Srivaisnava tradition, centered on the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram. He examines how the temple embodies cosmic theology, especially through the concept of vyūha (divine emanation), iconography, and bhakti-yoga practices. The essay presents Vasudeva as both person and sacred space, integrating divine masculinity and femininity (Sri-Lakṣmī) and linking temple structure to the embodied presence of God and cosmic creation.

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Published

1993-10-20

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (1993): Śrīvaiṣṇavism? (Winter)

Section

Articles