Search results

Start typing

Illustration of an Indian woman holding a flower
This exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.

Series depicting the dashavatara

Awadhi artists

c.1800

Opaque watercolour with gold paint

Devotion to Vishnu and his ten earthly incarnations or ‘avatars’ (the ‘dashavatara’) is particularly prevalent in north India. According to Hindu belief, Vishnu was compelled to descend to earth in these ten animal and human manifestations in order to restore dharma (cosmic order).


The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.