Bala facts for kids

Bala is a word that can mean many different things! It's used for places, people, films, and even types of animals or plants. Let's explore some of the most common meanings of "Bala."

Places called Bala

The name "Bala" can be found in many countries around the world.

Bala in India

• Bala, India: This is a village located in the Allahabad area of India.
• Bala, Ahor: Another village, found in the Jalore district of Rajasthan, India.

Bala in Romania

• Bala, Mehedinți: This is a commune (a type of local administrative area) in Mehedinţi County.
• Băla: Also a commune, but this one is in Mureş County. Its name is sometimes spelled "Bala" in Hungarian.

Bala in the United States

• Bala, Kansas: A small community in Riley County, Kansas.
• Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania: This is a group of suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It combines the names of two older areas, Bala and Cynwyd.

Bala in the United Kingdom

• Bala, Gwynedd: A town located in Wales.
  • Bala Lake: Near the town of Bala in Wales, this is the largest natural lake in all of Wales! It's a popular spot for outdoor activities.

Other places named Bala

• Bala, Ontario: A town in Canada.
  • Bala Aerodrome: A small airport located right next to Bala, Ontario, Canada.
• Bala, Nepal: A Village Development Committee in the northeastern part of Nepal.
• Bal'a, Palestine: A town located near Tulkarm in the West Bank.
• Bala, Russia: A rural area (called a selo) in the Sakha Republic of Russia.
• Bala, Senegal: A town in the Tambacounda Region of Senegal.
• Balâ, Ankara: A town and a district within the Ankara Province of Turkey.

People named Bala

• Bala can also be a name that people have.

Bala in religion

In some religions, "Bala" refers to spiritual ideas or deities.

• The Five Strengths: In Buddhism, "bala" refers to five important spiritual powers that a Buddha or a very wise person (a bodhisattva) might have. These powers help them on their spiritual journey.
• Bala Tripurasundari: This is a Hindu goddess who is often shown as a small child. She represents beauty and power.
• Bala Ganapati: This is one form of the Hindu god Ganesha. Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles and is often shown with an elephant head.

Films called Bala

Several movies have been named "Bala."

• Bala (1976 film): This was a documentary film made in 1976 by Satyajit Ray. It was about a famous Bharatanatyam dancer named Balasaraswati.
• Bala (2002 film): An Indian film from 2002, made in the Tamil language. It starred actors Shaam and Meera Jasmine.
• Bala (2019 film): Another Indian film, this one from 2019 and made in the Hindi language. It featured actors Ayushmann Khurana, Bhumi Pednekar, and Yami Gautam.

Other meanings of Bala

• Bala (band): This is a music group from Galicia, Spain. They play a type of rock music called stoner rock or grunge.
• Bala (comic book character): A character who appears in the Devi comic book series by Virgin Comics.
• Bala language: This is a specific language spoken by people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It belongs to the Bantu language family.
• Bala shark: This is a type of fish, also known as the Balantiocheilos melanopterus. It's a semi-aggressive minnow from Southeast Asia and is quite popular as an aquarium fish.
• Bala (plant): This is a common name for a flowering plant called Country Mallow (Sida cordifolia). It's often used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

See also

In Spanish: Bala para niños

• Balla (disambiguation)
• Bala station (disambiguation)
• Bala Hissar (disambiguation)