Question: In Indian mythology, how many avathars or incarnations has Vishnu, one of Hinduism's holy trinity come to the world in?
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Correct Answer Vishnu has come down to earth as a fish (Matsya), tortoise (Kurma), Boar(Varaha), half-man, half-lion (Narasimha), Vamana (Dwarf), Parashurama (a vengeful Brahmin), Rama of the Ramayana, Krishna of the Bhagwat Gita and also Buddha, to rid the world of evils. It is believed that Buddha was given the status of an Avathar to challenge the rising popularity of Buddhism in India. In Hindu mythology, the current age will end when Vishnu comes in the terrible avatar, the Kalki avatar and a new age of truth and peace or the Satya Yuga will follow.
