Lord Vishnu’s four main features are:-

In the Upper right hand, he holds a chakra or discus, symbol of the mind, which represents the revolving or creative tendency.

The Discus or wheel (Charka) of Vishnu named Sudarshan. It has six spokes and symbolizes six-patella lotus. It represents the limitless controlling all the six seasons and is the fearful weapon that cuts off the heads of all demons.

In the left upper hand, he holds the conch or lotus, symbol of the casual power of illusion, from which the universe rises, which is the symbol of the five elements.

The lotus of Vishnu is named Padma. It is the symbol of purity and represents the unfolding of creations. It is the truth (Sathva). The elements from, which emerge the rules of, conduct (Dharma) and knowledge (Janna).

The Conch (Shankh) named Panchjanya is the fountain that evolves the five elements i.e., water, fire, air, earth and sky or space. In the lower left hand, which represents the notion of individual existence, is the mace, symbol of all knowledge.

The Mace (Gada) of Vishnu is named Kaumodaki. It represents the elemental force, form which all physical and mental powers are derived.

While Vishnu, who has the power to spread his control over everything. From his navel a lotus- stalk grows up, and on the top of the stalk, in the lotus flower, Brahma is born. Brahma does prayers and worship before Vishnu. Mahavishnu gives the Brahma the boon of creations of the subjects. Vishnu’s main attribute is Sattva (goodness-purity) while the Bhrama’s whose main attribute is of rajas (activity-passions).

From the middle of the brows of Brahma, Shiva is born whose main attribute is Tamas (inertia darkness).

The worshippers of Vishnu, known as Vaishavas, recognizes in him the Supreme Being, out of whom emerges the Brahma, the active creator, Vishnu himself the preserver, and Shiva or Rudra, the destroyer.