File:Matsya and Manu.jpg

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English: "Scene from a Matsya Purana: Manu with Seven Rishis in a boat tied by Vasuki to Vishnu; Indra and Brahma show deference to Vishnu as Matsya avatara. Mewar, circa 1840."
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Ark of Shraddha-Deva Manu carrying the 7 Sages (& humanity) being rescued by Matsya (fish avatar of Vishnu) - from Satapatha Brahmana

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