Bali

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Bali is a virtuous but ambitious king in Hindu mythology, best known for his encounter with the dwarf avatar Vamana of Vishnu, who curbs his power while granting him lasting honor and devotion.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf asura king
character in Hindu mythology
devotee of Vishnu
mythological king
askedBy Vamana for three paces of land
associatedWithAvatar Vamana NERFINISHED
associatedWithDeity Vishnu NERFINISHED
associatedWithFestival Onam NERFINISHED
defeatedDeity Indra NERFINISHED
descendantOf Hiranyakashipu NERFINISHED
encounteredAvatar Vamana NERFINISHED
father Virochana NERFINISHED
grandsonOf Prahlada NERFINISHED
grantedBoonTo Vamana NERFINISHED
grantedHonor continued sovereignty in the netherworld
eternal fame
protection by Vishnu
hasAlternativeName Bali Chakravarti NERFINISHED
Mahabali NERFINISHED
Maveli NERFINISHED
humbledBy Vamana NERFINISHED
Vishnu NERFINISHED
keptPromiseTo Vamana NERFINISHED
kingOf Patalaloka NERFINISHED
asuras
the three worlds (temporarily)
knownForQuality ambition
devotion to dharma
generosity in giving alms
truthfulness
virtue
moralTheme humility before the divine
reward of devotion and generosity
supremacy of dharma over power
notableFor being humbled by Vishnu
encounter with Vamana
his devotion
his generosity
performedRitual Ashvamedha sacrifice
grand sacrificial ceremony where Vamana appeared
receivedBoonFrom Vamana NERFINISHED
Vishnu NERFINISHED
religion Hinduism
rulesOver Sutala NERFINISHED
sentTo Sutala NERFINISHED
subduedBy Vamana NERFINISHED
textMentionedIn Bhagavata Purana NERFINISHED
Mahabharata NERFINISHED
Vishnu Purana NERFINISHED
various Puranas
veneratedInRegion Kerala NERFINISHED

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Vamana associatedWith Bali