Bana was a follower of Siva. Banasura ruled in present-day central Assam with his capital at Sonitpur (present-day Tezpur, Assam). Banasura, having served Siva, requested a boon. Desiring to fight, he asks Siva who is a worthy opponent. Scorning his belligerence, Lord Siva tells him that he will be defeated by Krishna.

Ban namak ashur jo vartaman main Aasam hain vahan ke Sonitpur ( Present day Tezpur )ka raja tha.Woh Shivji ka param bhakt tha. Ushe Shivji ne kaha tha ki Ushke anurup preethvi par yodhha Krishna hi hoge..Aur who Krishn ke hathon parajeet hoga.

Ek bar. he arrested Aniruddha ( Son of Krishna ) and had him tied with snakes. When Aniruddha's arrest was disclosed to Krishna, he came with a huge army and attacked Banasura. This was Krishna's second visit to Assam, the first being when he came to abduct Rukmini, his wife. There was a severe battle, with Banasura calling for the assistance of Lord Shiva. In this war, Rudra fought with Krishna, Virabhadra with Pradyumna, Ko ...more