Balaram and Asur – High Quality Print of Artwork by Pieter WeltevredeBalarama is the elder brother of Krishna and is considered the incarnation of Shesha Naag, the divine serpent on whom Lord Vishnu reclines. He was born to Vasudeva and Rohini but was mystically transferred from Devakis womb to Rohinis by divine intervention to protect him from Kansa, Krishnas tyrannical uncle. Balarama is depicted as a mighty warrior, known for his immense strength, and carries a plow (hala) and a mace (gada), symbolizing agriculture