Keshava
केशव
keśava
The one having long handsome hair–a title of Sri Krishna; One who killed Kesi, an Asura sent by Kamsa to Ambadi
Kamsa sent an Asura called Kesi to Ambadi to finish Krishna. Kesi approached Krishna in the guise of a horse into whose mouth the latter thrust his hand, which began growing in size as a consequence the Asura vomited blood and expired; Krishna is called Kesava for killing Kesi
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