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The latter version is followed by some Vaishnavas who do not accept the Buddha as an incarnation of Vishnu. [10] One list in the Mahabharata gives Rama , Rama (Dasharathi), Satvata (Krishna or Balarama), [11] the Tri-Rama. The Tantric Prapanchasara (attributed to Adi Shankara, but disputed, [12]) also omits the Buddha.
When Vishnu appears before them, and the gatekeepers request Vishnu to lift the curse of the Kumaras, Vishnu says that the curse of the Kumaras cannot be reversed. Instead, he gives Jaya and Vijaya two options. The first option is to take seven births on earth as devotees of Vishnu, while the second is to take three births as his staunch enemies.
Kalki is an avatara of Vishnu. Avatar means "descent", and refers to a descent of the divine into the material realm of human existence. Kalki appears for the first time in the Mahabharata. [16] The Garuda Purana lists ten incarnations, with Kalki being the final one. [17] He is described as the incarnation who appears at the end of the Kali Yuga.
This temple called Melai Tirupathi, an abode of Sri Venkatesa Perumal (Lord Balaji), sits majestically in the middle of four streets. The "Dwajasthambam" is seen at the entrance. The Bali Peetam and the Kodi Maram (flag post) are seen at the entrance. Further ahead is "Garuda Azhwar" praying to the Lord with folded hands facing the main deity.
The foremost manifestation of Lord Vishnu is Sankarṣana, who is known as Ananta. He is the origin of all incarnations within this material world. Previous to the appearance of Lord Shri Krishna, this original Sankarsana will appear as Baladeva, just to please the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna in His transcendental pastimes."
A view of the Balikkalppura from the temple courtyard. The Aanakkottil(a structure found in the courtyards of temples across Kerala) has 10 pillars with each pillar having a projected standalone Dashavatara(the 10 incarnations of lord Vishnu) sculpture beautifully mural painted.
On the front side of the temple, a very beautiful Dashavatar plaque is carved. All 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu like Matsyavatar, Kurmavatar, Varaha Avatar, Nrusinhavatar, Vamana Avatar, Parashuram Avatar, Rama avatar, Krishna avatar, Buddhavatar, Kalki avatar can be seen here.
Hayagriva (Sanskrit: हयग्रीव IAST hayagrīva, lit. ' horse-necked one ') is a Hindu deity, the horse-headed avatar of Vishnu.The purpose of this incarnation was to slay a danava also named Hayagriva (A descendant of Kashyapa and Danu), who had the head of a horse and the body of a human.