Kriṣhṇa
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Krishna appeared in the Dwāpara Yuga along with his brother Balarāma. Krishna is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu faith. He played a huge role in the battle of Kurukshétra and helped the Pandavās defeat the Kauravās. He is also a significant character in the epic the Mahābhāratha. Krishna recited the Bhagwad Gīta on the battlefield to Arjun.