What are the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, in order?

The ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, in order, are Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Buddha and Kalki. Matsya, the first, is the fish, and Kalki, the tenth, is the one to come. Four came in the Satya Yuga, three in the Treta Yuga and one in the Dvapara Yuga; Buddha and Kalki belong to the Kali Yuga.

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What are the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu?

Matsya the fish, Kurma the tortoise, Varaha the boar, Narasimha the man-lion, Vamana the dwarf, Parashurama, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, the Buddha (or Balarama in many lists) and Kalki, who is still to come.

Which avatar of Lord Vishnu is Lord Rama?

The seventh, the prince of Ayodhya, in the Treta Yuga.

Which avatar of Lord Vishnu is Lord Krishna?

The eighth, the cowherd and teacher, in the Dvapara Yuga.

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