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# '''Vamana (Dwarf)''' - Subdued the demon king Bali by covering the universe in three strides.
# '''Parashurama (Warrior with an axe)''' - Annihilated corrupt Kshatriya kings and restored the balance of power.
# '''[[Ram|Rama]] (Prince of Ayodhya)''' - Central figure in the [[Ramayana]]; defeated the demon king Ravana.
# '''[[Krishna]]''' - Central figure in the [[Mahabharata]]; delivered the [[Bhagavad Gita]] and played a key role in the Kurukshetra War.
# '''Buddha''' - Regarded by some traditions as an avatar who taught compassion and non-violence.
# '''Kalki''' - The future avatar, expected to appear at the end of the current age (Kali Yuga) to restore righteousness.
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