Narasimha

Prahlada, son of demon king Hiranyakashipu, remained an unwavering devotee of Lord Vishnu despite his father's repeated attempts to kill him. Enlightened by sage Narada while still in his mother's womb, Prahlada survived all trials through steadfast devotion. Lord Narasimha appeared to slay Hiranyakashipu and protect his devotee.

After slaying Hiranyakashipu, Narasimha's cosmic fury threatens creation until young Prahlad's pure devotion calms the Lord, who then reveals that even enemies attain liberation through divine connection.

A contemplation on why Narasimha emerged from an ordinary pillar - because Prahlad's complete faith declared God's presence there, teaching that the Divine manifests wherever pure devotion perceives Him.

King Narasimha Deva I commissioned 1,200 craftsmen under master architect Bishu Maharana to build the Sun Temple in 12 years. When they couldnt solve how to place the crown stone, Bishus 12-year-old son Dharmapada arrived and brilliantly solved it overnight. To protect the craftsmens honor, young Dharmapada climbed to the summit and leaped to his death.