Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is often referred to as the preserver or protector within the Hindu trinity (Trimurti) that includes Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer. Vishnu is known for his ten primary avatars, collectively referred to as "Dashavatara," which he takes to restore cosmic order (Dharma) whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in evil. Here are the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu:
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