Centuries old Vishnu idol resembling Ram Lalla found in Raichur

An ancient statue of Lord Vishnu featuring all ten incarnations, or ‘dashavatara,’ was discovered near the Krishna river in the Raichur district of Karnataka. This remarkable idol bears striking similarities to the recently consecrated statue of Ram Lalla in the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The statue of Lord Vishnu is a significant find as it showcases all ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, including Matsya (the fish), Kurma (the tortoise), Varaha (the boar), Narasimha (the half-man, half-lion), Vamana (the dwarf), Parashurama (the warrior with an axe), Rama (the prince of Ayodhya), Krishna (the charioteer of Arjuna), Buddha (the enlightened one), and Kalki (the future avatar).

The idol is made of a rare black stone and is believed to be several centuries old. Its discovery near the Krishna river adds to the historical significance of the find, as this river has been associated with ancient civilizations and religious practices for centuries.