Parashuram ? High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter Weltevrede
Parashuram is the sixth incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu ? the preserver. He is a fierce warrior. When the warrior class, Kshatriyas had begun to abuse their power, Vishnu incarnated as Parashuram to protect Dharma. He has wiped out the Kshatriyas from the earth 21 times. He is shown as wielding his formidable weapons, axe and bow.