Balarama Jayanti celebrates the appearance day of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna.
Lord Balarama was born as the seventh son of Devaki and Vasudeva. After Kamsa had killed all the children of his sister Devaki, an unborn Balarama was transferred to the womb of Rohini, another wife of Vasudeva. Balarama was thus born as the son of Rohini.
All over the world special functions and prayers are offered to the Lord on this day. Lord Balarama symbolises spiritual strength and pleasure.
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