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