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    Bana, also referred to as Banasura (Sanskrit: बाणासुर, romanized: Bāṇāsura), is an asura king in Hindu mythology, ruling from the city of Śoṇitapura. He...
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    Banasura Sagar Dam, Situated in Padinjarathara in Kerala and it is the Largest Earth Dam in India and Second Largest Dam in Asia Banasura Dam is under...
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    a character in Hindu mythology. She is the daughter of the asura king Banasura and the wife of Aniruddha, the grandson of Krishna. Her story of falling...
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    Banasura Hill is situated in Padinjarathara and it isone of the tallest mountains in the Western Ghats of the Wayanad district, Kerala, India. The hill...
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    daughter of Banasura (also referred to as Bana), fell in love with Aniruddha after seeing him in her dream and making love to him. Banasura, ruling his...
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    The Banasura laughingthrush (Montecincla jerdoni) is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is found in shola habitat in a small section of...
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    In Hindu scriptures, it is the site of the fortress which was built by Banasura to keep his daughter Usha in isolation. The name itself is derived from...
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    Largest Earth Dam in India Banasura Sagar And Other Main Tourist Attractions like Meenmutti Waterfalls, Bappanam mala, Banasura Hill And Kurumbalakotta Are...
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  • Venkataraya Sastry. Banasura, the king of demons undertakes a severe penance to solicit the blessings of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva appears to Banasura and asks him...
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    Asia. The dam is ideally placed in the foothills of Banasura hills, which got its name from 'Banasura', the son of King Mahabali, the famous ruler of Kerala...
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    Banasura Hill Resort is a nature resort in Wayanad District of North Kerala, India; located 37 kilometres (23 mi) away from Kalpetta, the district headquarters...
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    continent. Kanya Kumari is regarded to be the goddess who killed the demon Banasura, who performed a continuous penance with utmost austerities. The Vaishnava...
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  • kingdom of Banasura, by his daughter Usha. This soon results in a war between Krishna and Banasura, wherein Shiva has to fight for Banasura due to his...
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    Bakasura (Sanskrit: बकासुर, IAST: Bakāsura) or Vakasura is the crane asura killed by the Hindu god Krishna. He is the companion of King Kamsa and the brother...
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    Mathur as Shambara Shakti Singh and Unknown as Banasura Unknown as Maharani Vrinda (Wife of Banasura and Mother of Uṣā) Unknown as Maharani Sumati (Wife...
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    Vishnu. Namasu was known as Upendra and Atheendhra. Namasu's elder brother, Banasura, is known for his unwavering devotion to Shiva, serving as a divine attendant...
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    provides guides and trekking equipment to tourists for fees. Banasura Sagar Dam and Banasura Hill is also nearby. Lake en route to the top of Chembra Peak...
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    - Mother of Mahābalī Mahābalī - Son of Virocana Bāṇāsura - Son of Mahābalī Uṣā - Daughter of Bāṇāsura Rāhu and Ketu - Head and Body of Svarbhānu, sons...
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    whom she had a progeny of one hundred children, including his two sons Banasura and Namasu, as well as a daughter named Ratnamala. In Hindu tradition,...
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    Banasura, who ruled from his capital of Śoṇitapura. She employs her magical powers to unite Uṣā with her lover, Aniruddha. The daughter of Banasura,...
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  • Banapur (redirect from King Banasura)
    Odisha, India. The town is named after the King Banasura of Lord Shri Krishna era (as the epic tells). Banasura, a demon-king who is said to have ruled over...
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    the defeated king Banasura was buried in front of the entry gate now marked as a raised platform to the first courtyard. After Banasura, Pradyumna son of...
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    later came to be associated with modern-day Tezpur in central Assam and Banasura Hill in Kerala. The kingdom was contemporary of Pragjyotisha. In Puranic...
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    Prahlada's great-grandson was the thousand-armed Banasura, who was defeated in battle by Krishna and later, Banasura was killed by Kartikeya in the Mahabharata...
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    Ashrama. With her he had many sons, including the Shiva devotee Bana (Banasura) and Namasu (Prince Namuchi). It is believed that Vindhyavalli once saved...
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    the battle between Vishnu and the asuras, the Battle between Krishna and Banasura, a battle between the gods and asuras, and the Battle of Lanka. Dictionary...
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    the wife of Lord Rama during their exile. Another story holds that King Banasura worshiped the Swayambhu Lingas at this place given its beauty. A perennial...
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  • have their settlements in and around Banasura Hill. In fact there are four tribal villages lying close to Banasura Hill, three belonging to the Kurichiyas...
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    places. According to Hindu Mythology, the wedding of Usha (Daughter of Banasura) and Aniruddha (Grandson of Lord Krishna) was solemnized here. By name...
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    and granddaughter of Mahabali), who wished to marry him. Usha's father, Banasura, however, imprisoned Aniruddha, creating a battle between Krishna and Shiva...
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