Such is the majesty of Lord Venkateshwara, the form of Lord Vishnu that is venerated joyfully in the southern lands, that he is the Supreme Lord who maintains the balance in this cosmos. Carved in the characteristic details of Hoysala architecture, he is portrayed in all his ten incarnations, often called Dashavatara. This wall hanging in any humble abode would bless it eternally and maintain peace and harmony within the house. In order, these are the incarnations who took birth on this planet when the tentative balance tipped scales into the favor of evil: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. As Narasimha, he became the slayer of the virtually undefeatable demon Hiranyakashipu and the protector of Prahalada, the demon’s son. As Rama, he became Maryada Purushottam (the ideal man) and defeated the demon king Ravana. He took the form of a humble Brahman and came to be known as Vamana. As Krishna, he became the perfect lover and the most adored. As Kalki, he will become the herald of the end of Kali Yuga, an age that saw the most corruption and sin. No matter what form he appears in, Lord Vishnu will always fulfill his role as the sustainer.
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