Krishna vs. Rama

In Hindu mythology, Rama and Krishna are both avatars of Lord Vishnu. Among the 10 most famous incarnations (avatars) of Lord Vishnu, Rama is the 7th avatar and Krishna the 8th.

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Krishna versus Rama comparison chart

	Krishna	Rama
Siblings	Balaram (foster brother), Subhadra (sister)	Lakshman, Bharata, Shatrughna (all brothers)

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