When this world is under evil’s control, God (Vishnu) will assume human or animal form to save “dharma”. This is the concept of “ava-tar” in Hindu tradition. Those of Hindu faith believe that nine avatars have come to this world in various forms in a span of hundreds or even thousands of years.

Vishnu first appeared on earth in the form of a fish (matsya). He saved Manu, the first man, from a flash flood. In his s