In Hindu mythology, Mahabali, also known as Bali, is a revered demon king from the ancient texts. He is a member of the Asura clan and is celebrated for his strength, righteousness, and generosity. Bali is most famously featured in the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu.
The legend of Mahabali involves a dramatic and poignant story. Bali, having performed great penance and gained immense power, was on the brink of conquering the heavens. To counter this, Lord Vishnu took the form of Vamana, a dwarf Brahmin. Vamana approached Bali and asked for three paces of land. Bali agreed, only to find that Vamana then expanded to a cosmic size, covering the entire universe in three strides. As a result, Bali was forced to offer his own head for the third stride.
Impressed by Bali’s devotion and humility, Vishnu granted him a boon. Bali chose to return to his kingdom once a year to visit his people, and this annual visit is celebrated in the festival of Onam in Kerala. Mahabali is remembered for his virtuous rule and remains a symbol of selfless giving and humility.
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