In Hindu mythology, Dhenuka, also known as Dhenukasura, is an asura (demon) killed by Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna. [1][2] The Harivamsa states that Dhenuka, with his host of attendant demons, all in the form of donkeys, as ruled over a forest of tala or palms trees, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, north of mount Govardhana.

The story of Balarama, the elder brother of Sri Krishna, and demon Dhenukasura (donkey demon) is found in the Vishnu Purana and Srimad Bhagavad Purana. Sri Krishna, Balarama and other gopas used wander through the woods with their cattle.

Nov 22, 2018 · Dhenukāsura (धेनुकासुर) is depicted as a sculpture on the second pillar of the southern half of the maṇḍapa of the temple of Lokeśvara.—The last scene in the panel is the killing of the demon who was metamorphosed as a donkey. According to Bhāgavata, Dhenuka was a demon donkey.

Dhenuka, a demon donkey, symbolizes arrogance and disrupts nature's balance, but is vanquished by divine hero Balarama, restoring harmony.

Apr 9, 2023 · Dhenuka (धेनुक) also known as Dhenukasura, is a donkey demon killed by Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna. Bhagavata Purana Skanda 10 chapter 15 , states that Dhenuka, ruled over a forest of tala or palms trees, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Once upon a time, a donkey was tied to a tree when a demon came and untied it. The donkey ran into the fields and began destroying the crop. When the farmer’s wife spotted this, she shot and killed the donkey.

Aug 16, 2024 · * The Killing of Dhenukasura -- His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada explains the pastime of Balaram killing the demon Dhenuka. * Thick Headed Donkey-like Persons -- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupada’s deep purport to the pastime of killing Dhenukasura.

Dhenuka, also known as Dhenukasura, was an asura (demon) killed by Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna. The Harivamsa states that Dhenuka with his host of attendant demons, all in the form of donkeys, as ruled over a forest of tala or palms trees, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, north of mount Govardhana .

After the demon had been thrown into the trees, all the friends and associates of Dhenukāsura immediately assembled and attacked Balarāma and Kṛṣṇa with great force. They were determined to retaliate and avenge the death of their friend.

Dec 18, 2024 · In Hinduism, the Donkey demon, represented by Dhenuka, symbolizes formidable evil that threatens heroes like Balarama and Krishna, ultimately defeated by the sons of Vasudeva, illustrating the triumph of good over malevolence.