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8 Divine Incarnations: Lord Vishnu's Avatars Explained

In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in different avatars to restore balance and order. Here, we'll explore the 8 remarkable avatars of Lord Vishnu.

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Updated:Aug 20, 2024, 01:02 PM IST

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Matsya:

It is believed that as per the hindu stories that Matsys avatar of lord vishnu was the avatar which saved the first man named Vaivasvata Manu and brought every sample of plant and animal species to renew the life on earth.

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Kurma:

The tortoise avatar of lord vishnu. During this incarnation, Lord Vishnu collaborated with both gods and demons to extract the divine nectar from the milky ocean by churning it with his staff.

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Varaha:

Lord Vishnu took this avatar of Varaha to rescue the earth. From the demon named hiranyakashyap after killing the demon the avatar ensures restoring Bhudevi to her rightful position within the celestial order.

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Narasimha:

This avatar of lord vishnu is recognised as half man and half lion. Lord vishnu became narsimha in this avatar lord was in human form but with a head of lion. To kill the demon.

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Vamana:

Vamana ( Dwarf) Lord Vishnu came down from heaven to restore the rule of Indra's rule over heaven along with a wooden umbrella.

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Parashurama:

This avatar of lord vishnu is very known among hinduism. A warrior with an axe. Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, was the son of Jamadagni and Renuka. He received a powerful axe from Lord Shiva as a reward for his dedication and hard work

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Rama:

Lord rama is the seventh avatar of lord vishnu. Where lord rama was the reflection of honesty and hardwood towards all the commitments. He was the prince of Ayodhya.

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Balarama:

He is the older brother of Lord Krishna. He's also known by a few other names - Baladeva, Balabhadra, and Halayudha - and is often seen as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu himself.