Krishna Darshana
Krishna Darshana is a unique avatar of Lord Shiva who appears to highlight the spiritual depth of Yajna (sacrificial rituals), prescribed duties (Karma Dharma), and the unity between Shaiva and Vaishnava wisdom. In this form, Shiva appears with a radiant Krishna-like hue to affirm the sacredness of Vedic rituals, while transcending sectarian boundaries.
To affirm the sanctity of Yajna and ritual action in accordance with Dharma. This avatar shows how Shiva and Vishnu are ultimately one divine reality, manifesting different aspects of cosmic balance — sacrifice and devotion, wisdom and duty.
Appearance: A radiant and divine yogic form of Shiva appearing in blackish-blue (Krishna) hue, with matted locks, crescent moon, three eyes, but adorned with garlands and attire reminiscent of Krishna — peacock feather or Vaishnavite elements, signifying harmony. His hands hold sacred items symbolizing yajna, dharma, and balance.
Symbols
Weapons
Mount
Nandi or seated in yogic posture near the yajna fire
Associated Elements
This avatar emphasizes the deep link between **Yajna (sacrifice)**, **Dharma (duty)**, and **Bhakti (devotion)**. It unites the core of **Shaiva tapas (austerity)** and **Vaishnava surrender (sharanagati)**. Krishna Darshana reflects the idea that both Shiva and Vishnu are not in opposition, but two faces of the same Ultimate Truth.
- Yajna is not just a ritual, but an inner sacrifice of ego.
- True dharma lies in harmony, not division.
- Divinity reveals itself through different forms for the upliftment of truth.
- Shiva and Vishnu are ultimately one — paths may differ, but the goal is same.
Lord Krishna
Shiva manifests in Krishna-like form to demonstrate divine harmony between the two.
Agni Deva
As the guardian of Yajna, Agni is honored in this avatar to protect sacrificial dharma.
Rishis
Shiva appears before sages and priests to affirm the value of yajna and Vedic karma.
Krishna-Shiva Mandir (Mythic)
Mentioned in some regional Puranic legends (symbolic temple)
Symbol of unity between Vishnu and Shiva devotees