Keshi was a demon sent by evil Kansa in order to kill Lord Krishna. Following his master’s order, Keshi undertook the form of a ferocious horse. He could gallop at a staggering speed of thought, and his neighing frightened the people around. He started creating panic in the hometown of Lord Krishna. Alarmed by this, Lord Krishna challenged Keshi to an open duel. Roaring like a lion, Keshi charged towards Krishna striking him with his hooves. Krishna handled his two legs and threw him around to a great distance. Recovering from this fall, agitated Keshi charged again towards Lord Krishna, this time with his jaws open. Krishna handed a great blow with his left hand resulting in breaking of all of Keshi’s teeth. Krishna then started expanding his arm in his mouth, resulting in choking of Keshi. As Keshi fell lifeless to the ground, he assumed his true demonic form.
Kansa had sent a series of demons to Gokula, where Krishna was staying with his foster-parents. Keshi is said to be the last demon sent by Kansa to kill Krishna. After Keshi's killing, Krishna and Balarama went to Mathura, where Kansa was killed by them.
Keshi-ghat is a major bathing ghat along the river Yamuna in Vrindavan, where Krishna is believed to have overpowered Keshi.
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