What if the most powerful king in the three worlds was defeated not by a great warrior, but by a small Brahmachari asking for only three steps of land? This is the fascinating story behind Lord Vishnu’s Vaman Avatar and King Mahabali. Mahabali was known for his generosity, truthfulness and devotion to his word. Yet his growing power began to disturb the balance between the worlds. What happened next became one of the most memorable stories in Hindu tradition, and it is also closely connected with the festival of Onam.
