Sita and Rukmini are both considered to be avatars of Lakshmi, the consort of this deity, whose own avatars include Rama and Krishna.
Followers who worship this deity as the supreme being are known as the Vaishnava. He is frequently shown holding a conch, discus, club, and a lotus. In one form, he had to rescue his wife Sita who was kidnapped by Ravana, and in another, he rescued Rukmini from an unwanted marriage. Sita and Rukmini are both considered to be avatars of Lakshmi, the consort of this deity, whose own avatars include Rama and Krishna. For 10 points, name this Hindu god, the preserver god of the trimurti.
Followers who worship this deity as the supreme being are known as the Vaishnava.
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