Varaha
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Varaha is an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, in the form of an Indian boar. Varaha is listed as third in the Dashavatara, the ten principal avatars of Vishnu.
3rd-century sandstone Varaha sculpture with his consort Bhumi, Art of Mathura, housed in LACMA.
The Colossal Varaha at Eran is one of the earliest known completely theriomorphic icons of Varaha. It was dedicated by the Huna king Toramana circa 510 CE
Varaha with his consort Bhudevi, copper sculpture from Tamil Nadu. c. 1600.
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 associated in post-Vedic literature such as the Puranas. He prominently appears in the legend of the churning of the Ocean of Milk, referred to as the Samudra Manthana. Along with being synonymous with Akupara, the World-Turtle supporting the Earth, Kurma is listed as the second of the Dashavatara, which are the ten principal incarnations of Vishnu.
Kurmavatara, tortoise incarnation of Vishnu, from Garhwa, Prayagraj District
Kurma with Sesa holding the Earth (left), Varaha (right), and Vishnu (below, centre).
Kashyapa Muni, one of the Saptarishi (Seven Rishis) during the reign of the sixth (and current) Manu, Chakshusha.