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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RavanaRavana - Wikipedia

    Ravana ( Sanskrit: रावण, IAST: Rāvaṇa, pronounced [ˈraːʋɐɳɐ]) was a ancient mythological king [1] of the island of Lanka, and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. [2] [3] In the Ramayana, Ravana is described as the eldest son of sage Vishrava and Kaikasi.

  2. May 20, 2024 · Ravana, in Hinduism, the 10-headed king of the demons (rakshasas). His abduction of Sita and eventual defeat by her husband Rama are the central incidents of the popular epic the Ramayana (“Rama’s Journey”).

  3. Apr 13, 2016 · Ravana is the mythical multi-headed demon-king of Lanka in Hindu mythology. With ten heads and twenty arms, Ravana could change into any form he wished. Representing the very essence of evil, he famously...

  4. Ravana is a rakshasa (demon) with ten heads and ten sets of arms, and is the king of the island Lanka. Long before Rama 's birth, Ravana acquired powers from the gods Brahma and Shiva through prayer and sacrifices.

  5. Dec 6, 2019 · Ravana, the emperor of Lanka, and the rakshasa race find Vedavati sitting in meditation and are captivated by her incredible beauty. He proposes to her and is rejected. Ravana mocks her austerities and devotion to Vishnu; finding himself firmly rejected at every turn, he grabs her hair and assaults her.

  6. Ravana (Sanskrit: meaning "of terrifying roar") is one of the principal demons in Hindu mythology who battled against the popular avatar, Rama. Ravana plays a prominent role in the famous Hindu epic, the Ramayana, where, as the king of Lanka, he is both the overlord of the army of Rakshasas (demons) and the abductor of Sita, the wife of Rama.

  7. Nov 3, 2021 · The symbolism of Ravanas 10 heads. By Syama Allard November 3, 2021. Every year, Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, a festival that commemorates Prince Rama’s return to his home, Ayodhya, after defeating the powerful King Ravana.

  8. www.wikiwand.com › en › RavanaRavana - Wikiwand

    Ravana was a ancient mythological king of the island of Lanka, and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. In the Ramayana, Ravana is described as the eldest son of sage Vishrava and Kaikasi.

  9. Ravana, a pivotal figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is commonly portrayed as the epitome of evil, primarily due to his role in the abduction of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. However, his character is far from one-dimensional, encompassing a rich tapestry of complexity that combines both scholarly and warrior-like attributes.

  10. southasia.ucla.edu › religions › myths-and-charactersRavana | MANAS

    Ravana appears in the Ramayana as the demon-king of Lanka and the principal antagonist of Rama. In all versions of the Ramayana, he is vanquished and killed by Rama in a ferocious battle where both are compelled to call upon all the resources at their command, including the most awesome weapons.

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