Lord Vishnu

Dashavatara refers to the ten principal avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu. These avatars are believed to represent different stages of evolution and help restore cosmic order. They include Matsya (fish), Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (half-man, half-lion), Vamana (dwarf), Parashurama (warrior with an axe), Rama (prince of Ayodhya), Krishna (divine statesman), Buddha (enlightened one), and Kalki (future warrior on a white horse). Each avatar has a specific purpose and significance in Hindu mythology.