Avatars and Incarnations

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How many avatars of Vishnu are there commonly recognized?
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There are ten avatars, known as the Dashavatara.
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Which avatar of Vishnu is known as the supreme teacher of the Bhagavad Gita?
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Krishna is the supreme teacher of the Bhagavad Gita.
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Who is the dwarf avatar of Vishnu who subdued the demon king Bali?
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Vamana is the dwarf avatar.
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Which fish avatar of Vishnu saved Manu from the great flood?
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Matsya is the fish avatar.
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Which avatar of Vishnu is a half-man, half-lion?
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Narasimha is the half-man, half-lion avatar.
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What is the name of the avatar of Vishnu who is a warrior prince and the hero of the Ramayana?
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Rama is the warrior prince in the Ramayana.
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Which avatar of Vishnu appeared as a turtle to support Mount Mandara?
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Kurma is the turtle avatar.
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What role does the avatar Parashurama play in Hindu mythology?
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Parashurama is known as the warrior-sage who fought against the corrupt Kshatriyas.
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Which avatar of Vishnu is a boar who rescued the earth from the demon Hiranyaksha?
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Varaha is the boar avatar.
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Who is the future avatar of Vishnu expected to appear at the end of the present age?
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Kalki is the future avatar.
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How is Vishnu depicted in his avatar as Buddha?
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Vishnu as Buddha is depicted as a sage teaching peace and enlightenment.
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Which animal is associated with the avatar Krishna?
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The cow is associated with Krishna.
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Which demon king was defeated by the avatar Rama?
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Ravana was defeated by Rama.
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What is unique about the avatar of Kurma in Hindu mythology?
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Kurma supported the churning of the ocean, providing stability as a turtle.
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Which avatar of Vishnu is known for being a teacher of dharma and justice?
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Krishna is known for teaching dharma and justice in the Bhagavad Gita.
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