Righteous Asura Sovereign & Pinnacle of Truth and Dana (Charity)• Granth: Itihasa & Purana
Mahabali
महाबलि (राजा बलि)
The virtuous grandson of Prahlad whose unparalleled generosity, truthful word, and absolute surrender of his own head to Lord Vamana won him eternal praise and the Onam festival.
Known Epithets & Aliases
King of the AsurasGrandson of Prahlad
Significance & Lore
King Bali exemplified the highest ideal of keeping one's promise at all costs, offering his very self when worlds ran out.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Unbroken Promise of Dana
- ✦Lord of Sutala
- ✦Grandson of Prahlad
- ✦Celebrated in Onam
Canonical Reference
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