About Vishvaksena

Vishvaksena or Vishwaksena, also known as Senai Mudalvar and Senadhipathi, is the commander-in-chief of the army of the Hindu god Vishnu and the gate-keeper and "chamberlain" of Vishnu's abode Vaikuntha. Vishvaksena is worshipped before any ritual or function in Vaikhanasas and Sri Vaishnavism sects. He occupies an important place in Vaikhanasa and Pancaratra temple traditions, where often temple festivals begin with his worship and procession. The name of Lord Vishnu and his attributes are not different. Lord Veda Vyasa has listed over a thousand names in the Mahabharata and is very popularly known as [Sahasranamahas]. In the 14th verse of Vishnu Sahasranamahas starting with Sarvagha sarva the name of Lord Vishhvaksena is mentioned. Srimad Bhagavatam also proclaims The name of Lord Vishvaksena who has his army in every nook and corner of the creation. He controls and commands.