Kurma
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Kurma, is the second avatar of the Hindu preserver deity, Vishnu. Originating in Vedic literature such as the Yajurveda as being synonymous with the Saptarishi called Kashyapa, Kurma is most commonly
Kurma Avatar by Raja Ravi Varma
Kurmavatara, tortoise incarnation of Vishnu, from Garhwa, Prayagraj District
Kurma with Sesa holding the Earth (left), Varaha (right), and Vishnu (below, centre).
The Sculpture of Kurma Avatar in, Kurmanatha Temple
Varaha
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Varaha is the avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, in the form of a boar. Varaha is generally listed as third in the Dashavatara, the ten principal avatars of Vishnu.
Painting depicting Varaha by Raja Ravi Varma, circa 1930
A 3rd century CE sandstone statue of Varaha holding his consort Bhumi, Art of Mathura, housed in LACMA.
Varaha with his consort Bhumi, a copper statue from Tamil Nadu, 1600 CE.
Colossal theriomorphic Varaha at Eran.Dedicated by the Huna king Toramana, circa 510 CE.