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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Uṣā (redirect from Usha (Banasura's daughter))
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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Wayanad district (section Banasura Sagar Dam)
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 (crane demon) (redirect from Banasura (crane demon))
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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