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Balabhadra

बलभद्र
Also known as: Balabhadra, Balarāma, Jagannath's Elder Brother

About

The elder brother of Jagannath worshipped in the Puri temple. Represented as a white stylized figure with a plow symbol. Considered an avatar of Shesha (Vishnu's serpent couch) or Balarama. Represents strength, agriculture, and the elder brother aspect of the divine.

Attributes

StrengthAgricultureElder brotherShesha avatarPuri deity

Symbols

PlowWhite complexionCircular eyesStump arms
Consort
Revati

Associated Mantras

Om Balabhadrāya Namaḥ
Balarama Stotram

Festivals

Ratha YatraSnana YatraAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

PuranasSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

PuriOdisha

Iconography

White stylized wooden form. Circular eyes, stump arms. Often depicted with a plow symbol. Part of the Jagannath triad.