The Ten Avatars of Vishnu (Dashavatara)
(Significant Narrative)
The ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu appear across different Yugas to protect dharma and restore cosmic order: Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (man-lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama (warrior), Rama (prince), Krishna (divine statesman), Buddha (enlightened teacher), and Kalki (future warrior).
The ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu appear across different Yugas to protect dharma and restore cosmic order: Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (man-lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama (warrior), Rama (prince), Krishna (divine statesman), Buddha (enlightened teacher), and Kalki (future warrior).
Quick Facts
Significance
Represents Vishnu’s recurring descent to Earth to re-establish righteousness in times of moral and spiritual decay.