The Hindu god Vishnu is the preserver and protector of creation. Vishnu is the embodiment of mercy and goodness, Vishnu is often represented resting on the coiled serpent Shesha, with Vishnu's consort Lakshmi massaging his feet. Vishnu never sleeps and is the deity of Shanti, the peaceful mood. the Hindu god Vishnu is shown with four attributes or weapons. In one hand Vishnu holds the conch or Sankha. The second hand of Vishnu holds the disc or Vaijra. The third hand of Vishnu holds the club and in the fourth hand Vishnu holds the lotus or Padma. 10 avatars of Vishnu :
10 incarnation of Vishnu :
1) Matsya or the Fish incarnation
2) Kurma or the Turtle incarnation
3) Varaha
4) Narasingha or the Lion incarnation
5) Vamana
6) Parasurama
7) Rama
8) Krishna
9) Budhna
10) Kalki : still to come at the end of the Kaliyuga
hindu god vishnu in dashavatar
