Book excerpt: Vishnu Puran - A Complete Guide Table of Contents Chapter I. Overview of Vishnu Puran.. 4 Chapter II. The Ten Avatars of Vishnu. 4 Matsya Avatar. 4 Kurma Avatar. 5 Varaha Avatar. 5 Narasimha Avatar. 5 Vamana Avatar. 6 Parasurama Avatar. 6 Rama Avatar. 7 Krishna Avatar. 7 Buddha Avatar. 7 Kalki Avatar. 8 Chapter III. The Major Deities in Vishnu Puran.. 9 Deity Vishnu. 9 Deity Lakshmi 9 Deity Shiva. 10 Deity Brahma. 10 Other Deities. 12 Chapter IV. The Stories and Legends. 12 Creation of the Universe. 12 Battle between the Devas and Asuras. 13 The Churning of the Ocean. 13 The Curse of Durvasa. 13 The Birth of Lord Krishna. 14 The Epic Battle of Kurukshetra. 14 Chapter V. The Significance of Vishnu Puran in Hindu Culture. 15 Ethics and Morality. 15 Role in Hindu Rituals and Festivals. 15 Inspiration for Art, Music and Literature. 15 Chapter VI. Conclusion.. 16