Avatars of Vishnu, the Preserver: Matsya (Merman), Kurma (Turtle-man), Varaha (Boar-man), Narasimha (Man-lion), Vamana (Little Man), Krishna (Dark Skinned Cowboy), Rama (Dark Skinned Prince), Parashurama (Plowman), Buddha (Awakened One), Rato Machhendranath (Red Skinned Rainmaker), and Kalki (Prophesied Horseman)