Baladev
The Lord of Animals
Overview
Baladev (ବାଲଦେବ) is an ancient form of Vishnu worshipped in Odisha. The main temple is in Kendrapara district.
Key Facts
- State: Odisha
- District: Kendrapara
- Main Temple: Baladevjew Temple
Source: Temple records
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Balarāmāya Namaḥ / Om Halāyudhāya Namaḥ
- Vāhana
- none (walks); often appears with plough
- Sacred animals
- Śeṣa-nāga (as Balarāma's divine form)bullcow
- Sacred flowers
- white lotus
- Offerings
- milkbutteryogurt
- Weapons / emblems
- hala (plough)musala (pestle)
- Sacred colours
- whitefair/golden
📜 Primary Scriptural Sources
- Bhāgavata Purāṇa Book 10purana
- Harivaṃśapurana
- Garga Saṃhitāpurana
