Putana was a demoness, an attendant of Kans, who commanded her to slay Krishna. Putana went to Gokul, and attempted to kill the infant Krishna by suckling him, but was herself sucked to death by the child. References Related Articles view • talk • editKrishna Kansa • Yashoda • Holi • Andhaka Union • Radha • Raas Leela • Rukmani • Rohini • Krishna Leela • Krishnadas • Kunti • Meera • Nand • Balram • Devaki • Dwarka • Putana • Krishna Janmabhoomi • Kubja Kupa • Pradyumna • Yashoda • Yamuna • Krishna • Ashvamedha • Vasudev