Balarama
DeityKrishna's elder brother, incarnation of Shesha, master of mace and plough
Also known as
Valadeva, Baladeva, Sankarshana, Halayudha
Krishna's elder brother and incarnation of the cosmic serpent Shesha. Master of the mace and plough, he trained both Bhima and Duryodhana in mace combat. His divided loyalties between the Pandavas and Kauravas led him to abstain from the great war.