This artwork depicts Matsya, the fish avatar of Lord Vishnu, the preserver deity in Hinduism. The artist uses a vibrant palette of blues and golds to evoke the cosmic depths of the ocean, where Matsya swims gracefully, safeguarding creation. The deity is shown with four arms, holding his divine attributes: the conch shell, the discus (chakra), the mace, and the lotus flower. The demon Hayagriva, who stole the Vedas (sacred scriptures), is depicted cowering beneath Matsya, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.