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Avatars of Vishnu
Balarama
Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, is an incarnation of Shesha and the god of strength and agriculture, wielding a plough.
Family
ParentsVasudeva and Devaki (raised by Rohini)
Also Known As — Names & Epithets of Balarama
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Balarama | Rama of immense strength |
| Balabhadra | Auspiciously strong |
| Haladhara | Bearer of the plough |
| Halayudha | One whose weapon is a plough |
| Sankarshana | Drawn from one womb to another Before birth, Balarama's embryo was transferred from Devaki's womb to Rohini's womb, so he became Sankarshana (one who was drawn away). |
| Rohineya | Son of Rohini |
| Dauji | Elder brother of Krishna |
| Musalidhara | Wielder of the mace |
| Ananta | Incarnation of Shesha |
| Baladeva | Divine strong one |
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