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The 10 Avatars of Vishnu

By Subhamoy Das, About.com

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The Krishna Avatar

The Krishna Avatar

Temple Sculpture at CR Park Kalibari, New Delhi
Lord Krishna (the divine statesman): Cowherd/charioteer/stateman who shrewdly changes rules. One of the ten avatars of Vishnu that appeared in the Dwapara Yuga.

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