In
Hinduism,
Balarama (or
Bala-rama) is a god of fertility, stength and
agriculture, as well as the eighth
avatar of
Vishnu. He is a son of
Vasudeva and
Devaki. Balarama and
Krishna, brothers, were moved from the womb of their mother to that of
Rohini because a
demon was attempting to kill them. He is married to
Revati[?], with whom he is the father of
Nisatha[?] and
Ulmuka[?].
Sesha burst from his mouth just as Balarama was dying.
Balarama is pale (while his brother, Krishna, is dark-skinned). He is associated with the plow and the mace.