Dashavatar: Divine Manifestations of Lord Vishnu
Hindu deity Vishnu manifests in 10 forms across the four Yugas to preserve the universe and uphold Dharma
MATSYA
Vishnu's first avatar, taking the form of a fish to caution Manu regarding an approaching flood
KURMA
Vishnu transforms into a giant tortoise to assist the gods and demons in churning the cosmic ocean
VARAHA
Vishnu's incarnation as a boar
NARASIMHA
The demon Hiranyakashipu is defeated by Vishnu in his fourth incarnation as a half-lion, half-man creature
VAMANA
Vishnu's fifth avatar, appearing in the form of a dwarf
PARASHURAMA
Vishnu's sixth avatar, portrayed as a warrior carrying an axe
RAMA
Vishnu's seventh avatar, renowned as the prince and king of Ayodhya in the epic Ramayana
KRISHNA
Vishnu's ninth avatar, the playful avatar of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita, also serves as a philosopher and guide
BUDDHA
Vishnu's ninth incarnation, Buddha, teaches compassion, nonviolence, and enlightenment
KALKI
The final incarnation of Vishnu, riding a white horse and flashing a lightning sword to defeat evil