| 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.[1][2] His tale of battling Krishna is described in the Bhagavata Purana.
- ^ krishna.com – Glossary description
- ^ Kumar, Anu (30 November 2012). Banasura: The Thousand-Armed Asura. Hachette India. ISBN 978-93-5009-537-9.