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Ravana (Sanskrit: रावण, IAST: Rāvaṇa, pronounced [ˈraːʋɐɳɐ]) 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.
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”).
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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.
Apr 1, 2020 · Ravana’s character in Ramayana explained, facts and quotes. Ravana was initially a pious person with strong devotion. He carried out a stiff penance to win the blessings of Brahma, who granted him the boon of invincibility. But then he became reckless and irresponsible.
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Apr 6, 2022 · Ravana is known as the supreme antagonist in the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana. He is depicted as a Rakshasa (demon) and the great king of Lanka. He is known as a demon with ten heads, but not many people know that he was not born with ten heads.
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Raavan is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language epic action-adventure film written and directed by Mani Ratnam, who also co-produced the film. It stars Abhishek Bachchan , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vikram , while Govinda , Nikhil Dwivedi , Ravi Kishan and Priyamani in pivotal roles.