Rama is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.
Balak Ram, the 5-year old form of Rama, is the principal deity of the Ram Mandir in Ram Janmabhoomi
Rama is portrayed in Hindu arts and texts as a compassionate person who cares for all living beings.
Rama, along with his younger brother Lakshmana and wife Sita, exiled to the forest.
Vishnu, also known as Narayana and Hari, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme being within Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism.
Image: Museum für Indische Kunst Dahlem Berlin Mai 2006 036 2
Image: Statue of Vishnu, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK (IM 127 1927) 20090209