Is Balarama an Avatar of Vishnu or Adiseshan (or both)?
Balarama is traditionally considered to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu by those who do not consider Buddha to be one. However, I have also frequently heard that He is an avatar of Adiseshan, …
mahabharata - Age differences between Lord Rama & Lakshman, …
Sep 18, 2020 · What were the Age differences between Lord Rama & Lakshman according to Valmiki-Ramayana, Balram & Lord Krishna according to Vyas-Mahabharata? I mean age …
Who was the mother of Balram (Lord Krishna's brother)?
Jun 12, 2025 · We know that Devaki was the biological mother of Lord Krishna, and he was raised by Yashoda in Gokul. But I didn't know much about Balram's biological mother.
How did Balarama reach Yashoda's house in Vrindavana?
Jul 31, 2019 · The story of Vasudev taking Krishna to Nand and Yashoda is well-known. But how did Balarama, who was also Vasudev's son, reach Vrindavana? And what happened to Rohini …
The Family tree of Lord Krishna - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Nov 5, 2022 · Please can someone help me with Sri Krishna and Balarama's family tree from Yayati to Krishna/Balrama's children, the wives/mothers, and any famous characters. Thanks.
Why did Lord Balarama not took a participation at any side of in …
Apr 13, 2018 · Lord Krishna fought on the behalf of Pandavas and his army fought on behalf of Kauravas. But why Lord Balarama did not fight on behalf of any side?
Why did Balarama favor Duryodhana? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Balarama did not always favor Duryodhana. It is explained in Vana Parva SECTION CXIX that Balarama favored Yudhishthira. Then Valarama, resembling in hue the milk of the cow and the …
Bheem v/s Duryodhan Mace Battle in Mahabharata
Mar 2, 2024 · 1 I would like to know the following. In between the mace battle between the mighty Bheem and Duryodhan, had the battle continued for many many days further, who would have …
Has Balaram ever reincarnated in this world? - Hinduism Stack …
Jul 18, 2018 · Scriptures say Balaram the older brother of Krishna departed this world whilst in a mediative state and the white spirit snake left through his mouth, and not through …
Why do some temples show Balarama as 8th avatar of vishnu
To add to the other answer which cites Srimad Bhagavatam mentioning that " the Lord advented Himself as Lord Balarama ", another source which might probably explain why you saw …