Indian School, late 18th century
Kalki, the tenth incarnation of Vishnu. circa 1790
RCIN 1005115.m
Indian School, late 18th century
Master: Dasavatara ??????? (The ten Incarnations of Vishnu) Item: ????? ????? Kalki Avatar circa 1790
Devotion to Vishnu and his ten earthly incarnations or avatars (the dashavatara) is particularly prevalent in north India. According to Hindu belief, Vishnu was compelled to descend to earth in these ten animal and human manifestations in order to restore dharma (cosmic order).
