The Dashavatara (Sanskrit: दशावतार, daśāvatāra) are the ten primary avatars of Lord Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. The word Dashavatara derives from daśa, meaning “ten,” and avatāra, roughly equivalent to “incarnation.” The Dashavatara includes ten notable incarnations of Lord Vishnu, each with a distinct purpose. The avatars are: 1. Matsya (The Fish): Saved the ancient scriptures and the sage Manu during a great flood. 2. Kurma (The Tortoise): Helped in the churning of the ocean to retrieve the nectar of immortality. 3. Varaha (The Boar): Rescued the Earth goddess from the demon Hiranyaksha. 4. Narasimha (The Man-Lion): Protected his devotee Prahlada by defeating the demon Hiranyakashipu. 5. Vamana (The Dwarf): Subdued the demon king Bali by taking three steps. 6. Parashurama (The Warrior with an Axe): Destroyed the warrior caste to rid the world of corruption. 7. Rama (The Prince of Ayodhya): Embarked on a quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. 8. Krishna (The Divine Cowherd): Played a key role in the Mahabharata and delivered the Bhagavad Gita. 9. Buddha (The Enlightened One): Taught non-violence and compassion to alleviate suffering. 10. Kalki (The Future Warrior): Foretold to appear in the future to end the age of darkness. Antique Brass finish. Dimensions:4 inch height, 13 inch width and 2.4 kg weight
