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Which is the first avatar of Lord Vishnu? – First Avatar or Incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu

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Hindu God Vishnu is believed to have taken numerous avatars to annihilate Adharma and usher in Dharma. As per Hindu scriptures the first Avatar of Hindu God Vishnu is the Matsya Avatar – which is referred as the fish incarnation. The story of Matsya avatar is one that symbolically narrates the beginning of civilization.

Matsya Avatar warns about the impending end of a cycle of creation.

As per Hindu scriptures, this incarnation also rescues the Vedas from demon Damanaka.

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Story of the first avatar of Lord Vishnu
Matsya Avatar Jayanti