Avatars
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- Created on: 07-11-18 20:44
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- The ten avatars of Vishnu
- Avatars
- Rama
- the story of Rama and Sita illustrates all the human virtues: wisdom, justice, equality, obedience, loyalty and devotion. Diwali celebrate their return
- Hanuman
- in some legends, Hanuman was born of Shiva and Parvati but adopted by the wind god, Vayu, he was able to leap colossal distances.
- His symbol is a mace, meaning strength and authority, so he is a patron of wrestlers, sportsmen and soldiers
- Krishna
- Krishna is thought to be very approachable, loving, mischievous and caring. Therefore, he is a popular god
- He is often pictured playing the flute, entertaining the milkmaids of the villages who danced to his music.
- Ganesh
- The son of Parvati and Shiva, seen as the god of good luck and remover of obstacles, so is especially worshipped before a big event or ritual
- He is thought to be the one who guards gates and doorways
- Rama
- Hindus believe that the god Vishnu shows himself in many different forms at special times for special reasons
- There are ten avatars, but the most important are Ramaand Krishna
- Avatars
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