The spectacular Kalmakari painting depicts the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one of the Trimurty Gods in Hinduism, viz Varaha in a most refine and detail manner. Lord Vishnu is responsible for the preservation of the universe. He is omnipotent and omnipresent.    

Vishnu took the form of a wild boar - the Varaaha Avatara, dived into the ocean, and saved Bhoomi Devi who sank into the bottom of the ocean, with his massive snout.