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The Story of the birth of Lord Vamana – the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Lord Vamana is the fifth incarnation of Srihari Vishnu. In Vamanavatara (Vaman Avatar), Lord Vishnu appeared as a dwarf Brahmin before King Bali. As a result of this incarnation, demon King Bali got Moksha and the company of Lord Vishnu during Chaturmasa period. Indra, the king of Devas, got back his kingdom. Story of the Birth of Lord Vamana This story of the birth of Lord Vamana was sent to us by Narahari Sumadhwa. When Devataas (Demi gods) lost their power to Balichakravarthi (King Bali), Adithi, the mother of Devataas requested Kashyaparu (Sage Kashyapa) to get a son who can bring back the powers to Devataas from Daithyaas (Demons or Asuras). Balichakravarthy in his quewt for power of Indra, was doing the 100th Ashwamedha Yagna. He had already completed 99 yagnas. If he completes the 100th yagna he would be eligible for the post of Devendra – he can throw out Indra. (The present Indra is Purandara). Kashyapa Rushi told Aditi to do Payovratha for one year, which she