INDIAN HISTORY

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How many incarnations of Vishnu according to Bhagvatism?
A
10
B
12
C
6
D
8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kalki (Sanskrit: ), also called Kalkin or Kalki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of existence (Krita) in Vaishnava cosmology.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lord Vishnu incarnated in different forms to preserve the universe and restore “peace and dharma” in the four yugas (era or cycle) namely Satya yuga (Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha), Treta yuga (Vamana, Parasuram, Sri Rama), Dwapara yuga (Balarama, Sri krishna) and Kali yuga (kalki avatar).

Detailed explanation-3: -We all know well of only 10 popular avatars of Lord Vishnu but as per scriptures and puranas, Lord Vishnu incarnated 24 times in 24 different avatars. All of these avatars have served their divine purpose on earth and heaven, which was the restoration of Dharma or righteousness.

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