When an individual is faced with a challenge, a particular avatar descends to address the issue. They are thought to have been present in the Satya Yuga (the Golden Age or Age of Truth), when mankind was ruled by gods.Ĭollectively, the avatars of Vishnu are called dasavatara (10 avatars). The Hindu scriptures speak of ten avatars. The incarnations that Vishnu takes are called avatars. Hinduism teaches that when humanity is threatened by chaos or evil, Vishnu will descend into the world in one of his incarnations to restore righteousness. In his many forms, Vishnu is regarded as the preserver and protector. Together with with Brahma and Shiva, Vishnu forms the principal trinity of Hindu religious practice. Vishnu is among the most important deities of Hinduism.
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