In Hindu mythology, Keshin (Sanskrit: केशिन्, lit. 'the hairy one/long-haired' IAST: Keśin), also called Keshi (Sanskrit: केशी IAST: Keśī) is a horse-demon, killed by Krishna, an Avatara of Vishnu. The demon was dispatched by Krishna's evil uncle Kamsa, who was destined to die at Krishna's hands.

Horse demon Keshi was one among them. Krishna killed Aristasura, a demon in the form of a bull. But before the cowherd settlement in Vrindavan could take up the threads of their peaceful existence, Demon Keshi leapt upon Gokul as a fierce, unbridled horse.

Keshi was an extremely powerful mystic demon. Kamsa ordered Keshi to leave for Vrindavan and kill Krishna – the boy who wore a peacock feather in his hair, at once. Keshi assumed the form of a giant mad horse and left for Vrindavan.

In Hindu mythology, Keshi (Sanskrit: केशी; Keśi, nominative singular masculine from the root Keśin, literally "long haired") is the horse-demon, killed by Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The demon was dispatched by Krishna's evil uncle …

Oct 23, 2024 · The Keshi demon in Hinduism represents a formidable foe, taking the shape of a giant horse sent by King Kamsa to intimidate Krishna's devotees, ultimately defeated near the Yamuna, bringing blessings and tranquility to Gokula.

On one occasion the youthful Krishna slayed the demon Keshi, who appeared in the guise of a horse. This subject probably has its origins in Hellenistic legends, most notably the labors of Hercules in which the Greek hero slays the horses of Diomedes.

Sep 22, 2024 · Discover the tale of Demon Keshi, a malevolent entity defeated by a divine hero, linked to the sacred site of Keshi-tirtha in Vraja.

Keshi is the horse-demon, killed by Krishna, an avatar of god Vishnu. Kesi, Nominative singular masculine from the root Kesin, literally long haired. Keshi, the "hairy one", first appears as a demon that attacks the unborn in the Atharvaveda. The passage reads:

Feb 6, 2025 · Keshi: The Horse-Demon and Krishna’s Unmatched Power Vrindavan, the land of endless joy and divine play, was once again under threat. The wicked King Kansa, determined to destroy Krishna, sent one of his most fearsome demons—Keshi, the horse-demon. Towering and wild, Keshi galloped into Vrindavan, his hooves thundering like a storm and his neighing echoing through the forests, striking ...

On Kaṁsa’s order the Keśī demon assumed the form of a huge horse and went to Vraja. As he approached, his loud neighing terrified all the inhabitants, and they began looking for Śrī Kṛṣṇa. When He saw the demon, Kṛṣṇa came forward and challenged him to come near.