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Mahabali

deity Hindu single tradition · 3

Mahabali is a giant.

↻ synthesized from 3 sources

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 2020
Historical notes
Bhāgavata Purana

Relationships

co occurs with
Rakshasa, Kumbhakarna, Ravana, Nabhi, Rishabhanatha, Daidarabotchi, Gashadokuro, Oni, Narasimha, Kinnara, kimpurushas, Vamana, Virocana, Prahlada, Jentil, Mairu, Olentzero, Tartalo, Ojáncanu, Mande Barung, Daitya, Hiranyakashipu, Hiranyaksha, Basa Jaun, Indra, Ashura

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (3)
  1. List of giants in mythology and folklore
  2. Kimpurushas
  3. Hindu deities

Source passages

“Mahabali”

#4560 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001

“The beings sing the praises of Mahabali for his selfless deed of offering the three worlds to the Vamana avatar of Vishnu.”

#7242 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001

“In the Bhāgavata Purana, saints and gods are born in families of Asuras, such as Mahabali and Prahlada, conveying the symbolism that motivations, beliefs and actions rather than one's birth and family circumstances define whether one is Deva-like or Asura-like.”

#22188 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001