Not all avatars came in warrior form. Sometimes, Vishnu manifested in unexpected beauty. Mohini—the only female avatar—appeared during the churning of the cosmic ocean to outwit the demons and ...

In a land as spiritually rich and diverse as India, very few figures command reverence across religious traditions. One such ...

Yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati Bharata, This means Whenever righteousness takes a backseat and unrighteousness rises, I show up, O Bharata. This powerful line from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4, ...

When Lord Vishnu Took The Mohini Avatar. Among the many avatars of Lord Vishnu, the Mohini avatar is unique, as he assumed the form of a beautiful woman, causing even demons and asuras to be confused.

In the vast tapestry of Hindu mythology, no incarnation of Lord Vishnu is considered as fierce as the Narsimha Avatar. This ...

The first avatar, Matsya, appears during a great flood that threatens to wash away all life and knowledge. Vishnu takes the form of a fish to guide Manu (the progenitor of mankind) and save the ...

The Arrival Of Matsya Avatar: Lord Vishnu’s First Incarnation. As the darkness spread and Brahma remained unaware, Lord Vishnu, who watches over the universe, perceived the threat.