Banasura
| Banasura | |
|---|---|
Banasura begs mercy from Krishna | |
| Affiliation | Asura, Shaivism |
| Texts | Bhagavata Purana |
| Genealogy | |
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| Consort | Ambavati also known as Vrinda |
| Children | Usha |
Bana, also referred to as Banasura (Sanskrit: बाणासुर, romanized: Bāṇāsura), is an asura king in Hindu mythology, ruling from the city of Śoṇitapura. He is described to be the son of Mahabali. His tale of battling Krishna is described in the Bhagavata Purana.