Banasur Fort

Banasur Fort is a hill fort located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, India. Situated in the Kumaon region at an elevation of approximately 1,859 metres above sea level, the fort is presently in a ruined state and consists of surviving stone structures. According to Hindu mythology, the fort is believed to have been built by Banasura, a demon king and son of Bali, who is said to have ruled the region in ancient times.
File:Krishna defeat Banasura.jpg|thumb|312x312px|Depiction of the battle between Krishna and Banasura, a legend associated with Banasur Fort in Hindu mythology
The Fort is located near the village of Karnakarayat, approximately 7 kilometres from Lohaghat town in Uttarakhand. It lies in the lower Himalayan foothills and is accessible by road up to Karnakarayat, followed by a short uphill walk to the site.

Legends

According to a legend from Hindu mythology, Usha, the daughter of Banasura, a demon king and son of Bali, fell in love with Aniruddha, the grandson of Krishna. When Banasura discovered their relationship, he imprisoned Aniruddha within his fortress. This led to a confrontation between Banasura and Krishna, culminating in a battle in which Banasura, despite being granted a thousand arms by Shiva, was ultimately defeated.