India, Oct. 23 -- Will Lord Vishnu's final avatar, Kalki, appear in 2026? The question has attracted attention online, with claims suggesting that ancient Hindu scriptures predict his birth in the current year. However, the key texts that describe Kalki do not provide a specific year in the Gregorian calendar. Instead, they explain the circumstances surrounding his arrival, identify his parents and birthplace, and connect his appearance with the end of Kali Yuga.

The Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana and Mahabharata describe Kalki as a future divine figure who will restore righteousness after a period of moral decline. Later religious literature adds details about his family, teacher, horse and battles. But these accounts do not establish ...