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List of Demons Killed by Sri Krishna

The Supreme Personality of Godhead Sri Krishna appeared in this material world just five thousand years ago. He appeared with His full potency to destroy the demoniac, save the sadhus (devine) and to re-establish religious principles.

Krishna means action, He started action on sixth day of His appearance by killing Putana. He continued to do so before leaving this material world.

Below is the list of demons Krishna killed during His pastimes in Gokul and Vrindavan.

1. Putana - the owl in the guise of a beautiful woman
2. Shakatasura - the cart demon
3. Trinavarta - the whirlwind
4. Vatsasura - the calf demon
5. Bakasura - the crane demon
6. Aghasura - the snake demon
7. Dhenukasura - the ass demon
8. Kaliya - the sarpent
9. Sankhachuda - the sarpent
10. Aristasura - the bull demon