In the Hindu religion, Vishnu is a god who is a part of the trimurti (holy trinity) and his role is that of preserver, the who maintains and protects the existence of the universe. He is described as pervading everything and not bound by time, space, or substance. He is described as a crowned man having dark blue skin and 4 arms, one holding a conch (Shankha), one holding a mace (Kaumodaki), one holding a sword, and one holding a sharp disc (Sudarshana Chakra). He also has a bow, Sarnga and a jewel (Kaustubha) around his neck. His consort is Lakshmi and his mount (means of transportation) is the Garuda.