Maha Vishnu

In Hindu cosmology, a manvantara is a cyclic period of time identifying the duration, reign, or age of a Manu, the progenitor of mankind. In each manvantara, seven Rishis, certain deities, an Indra, a Manu, and kings are created and perish. Each manvantara is distinguished by the Manu who rules/reigns over it, of which we are currently in the seventh manvantara of fourteen, which is ruled by Vaivasvata Manu.

Each manvantara lasts for 306,720,000 years (852,000 divine years;

1 divine year = 360 solar years) and repeats seventy-one Yuga Cycles (world ages).

In a kalpa (day of Brahma), which lasts for 4.32 billion years (12 million divine years or 1,000 Yuga Cycles), there are a total of fourteen manvantaras (14 x 71 = 994 Yuga Cycles), where each is followed by and the first preceded by a manvantara-sandhya (fifteen sandhyas) with each sandhya lasting for 1,728,000 years (4,800 divine years; the duration of Satya Yuga).

The current manvantara, the Vaivasvata Manvantara, is named after its Manu, Vaivasvata Manu.

Vaivasvata Manu is the seventh Manu in the current cycle of creation. He is said to have been born from the churning of the ocean of milk.

Vaivasvata Manu is the progenitor of the human race and is credited with writing the Manu Smriti, one of the most important texts of Hinduism.

The seven Rishis of the Vaivasvata Manvantara are Agastya, Pulaha, Kratu, Marichi, Angiras, Pulastya, and Vashishta. The seven Rishis are the seers who are responsible for transmitting the Vedas to humanity. They are also the protectors of the world and are said to be able to control the elements.

The deities of the Vaivasvata Manvantara are Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Indra, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati. These deities are the supreme beings of Hinduism and are responsible for the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe.

The Indra of the Vaivasvata Manvantara is Purandara. Purandara is the king of the gods and is said to be the strongest and most powerful being in the universe. He is also the protector of the gods and is said to be able to defeat any enemy.

The kings of the Vaivasvata Manvantara are the descendants of Vaivasvata Manu. They are said to be the rulers of the world and are responsible for maintaining order and justice.

The manvantara is a concept that is central to Hindu cosmology. It is a cyclical period of time that is characterized by the creation and destruction of the universe. The manvantara is a reminder that the universe is constantly changing and that nothing is permanent.