Vishnu’s sixth avatar came at a time when the social order ... the founder of Buddhism. Buddha’s teachings of compassion, mindfulness, and the path to enlightenment were a transformative ...

The Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, and Narasimha avatars in Satya Yuga; Vamana, Parashurama, and Rama in Treta Yuga; and Krishna and Buddha in Dwapara Yuga are all believed to be incarnations of Vishnu.

In India, this day is declared as a gazetted holiday in several states. In the northern regions of the country, Lord Buddha is believed to be the 9th avatar of Lord Vishnu (after Sri Krishna who is ...

The CM said Lord Buddha is an incarnation of God Vishnu, is revered, and this is a matter of pride for India. Buddha’s thoughts are the foundation for cultural and spiritual unity among Asian ...