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From Putana to Kansa: 9 Deadliest Demons Killed by Lord Krishna

From Putana to Kansa, discover 9 fierce demons defeated by Lord Krishna in his divine journey to restore dharma and protect the innocent.

June 12, 2025 / 17:05 IST
Putana: A demoness sent by Kansa, Putana tried to kill baby Krishna by feeding him poisoned milk. But the divine child sucked the life out of her instead, liberating her soul. (image: x.com)
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Putana: A demoness sent by Kansa, Putana tried to kill baby Krishna by feeding him poisoned milk. But the divine child sucked the life out of her instead, liberating her soul. (image: x.com)
Sakatasura: Disguised as a cart, Sakatasura planned to crush Krishna. The infant kicked the cart with his tiny foot, shattering the demon and ending his evil plan. (image: medium)
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Sakatasura: Disguised as a cart, Sakatasura planned to crush Krishna. The infant kicked the cart with his tiny foot, shattering the demon and ending his evil plan. (image: medium)
Trinavarta: A whirlwind demon who tried to abduct Krishna by turning into a storm. But Krishna made himself heavy and crushed Trinavarta mid-air. (image: Hare Krishna Tempel Portal)
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Trinavarta: A whirlwind demon who tried to abduct Krishna by turning into a storm. But Krishna made himself heavy and crushed Trinavarta mid-air. (image: Hare Krishna Tempel Portal)
Vatsasura: This demon took the form of a calf to enter Krishna’s herd. Krishna lifted him by the legs and hurled him into a tree, destroying the imposter. (image: forthepleasureoflordkrishna.com)
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Vatsasura: This demon took the form of a calf to enter Krishna’s herd. Krishna lifted him by the legs and hurled him into a tree, destroying the imposter. (image: forthepleasureoflordkrishna.com)
Bakasura: A giant crane demon who tried to swallow Krishna. The Lord tore his beak apart effortlessly, killing the deadly beast. (image: Save Shree Krishna Temple)
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Bakasura: A giant crane demon who tried to swallow Krishna. The Lord tore his beak apart effortlessly, killing the deadly beast. (image: Save Shree Krishna Temple)
Aghasura: A fearsome serpent who tried to trap Krishna and his friends in his mouth. Krishna expanded his body and choked the demon to death from within. (image: en.wikipedia.org)
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Aghasura: A fearsome serpent who tried to trap Krishna and his friends in his mouth. Krishna expanded his body and choked the demon to death from within. (image: en.wikipedia.org)
Shishupala: A proud and insulting king who mocked Krishna at the Rajasuya Yagna. Krishna gave him many chances but ultimately used his Sudarshan Chakra to end him. (image: Mythical Musings)
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Shishupala: A proud and insulting king who mocked Krishna at the Rajasuya Yagna. Krishna gave him many chances but ultimately used his Sudarshan Chakra to end him. (image: Mythical Musings)
Narakasura: A demon who captured 16,000 women and ruled with terror. Krishna defeated him in battle, freed the captives, and restored dharma. (image: BooksFact)
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Narakasura: A demon who captured 16,000 women and ruled with terror. Krishna defeated him in battle, freed the captives, and restored dharma. (image: BooksFact)
Kansa: Krishna’s cruel uncle and enemy since birth. Krishna finally confronted Kansa in Mathura and defeated him in a fierce battle, ending his reign of fear. (image: adobestock)
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Kansa: Krishna’s cruel uncle and enemy since birth. Krishna finally confronted Kansa in Mathura and defeated him in a fierce battle, ending his reign of fear. (image: adobestock)
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