There is some confusion regarding Lord Vishnu’s Avatar (deliberate descent of the Supreme Being to Earth) as Parshurama. How was it possible for Lord Rama to be born at the same time when Parshurama was present as well, as both are considered to be incarnations of Lord Narayana? To this question raised by a devotee […]
Lord Vishnu’s Ten Incarnations
Vamana Avatar: Lord Vishnu’s Fifth incarnation

Lord Vishnu appeared before generous King Mahabali in the form Vamana, saying that he was a famished Brahmin and desired a piece of land. At this, the king generously obliged Vamana to have as much land as he wanted in his kingdom. Vamana made a witty retort by saying that he wanted land area covered by […]
Why Lord Vishnu incarnated as Vamana?

Lord Vishnu incarnated as Vamana or the ‘midget incarnation’ during the Thretha Yuga (The second leg of Manvantara) and before the occurrence of the great Ramayana. He incarnated during the time of Emperor Mahabali (also known as Maveli or Bali). This is the first incarnation of Lord Vishna in full human form. Present Kerala (a […]