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   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.

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › RavanaRavana | King of Lanka, Demon King, Ten-Headed | Britannica

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   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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   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...

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   What does Ravana mean in Sanskrit?

   • The word Rāvaṇa ( Sanskrit: रावण) means "roaring" (active), the opposite of Vaiśravaṇa which means to "hear distinctly" (passive). Both Ravana and Vaiśravaṇa, who is commonly known as Kubera, are considered to be patronymics derived from "sons of Vishrava ".

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   Why is Ramayana called Ravana?

   • The Ramayana is the oldest Sanskrit epic and was written sometime in the 5th century BCE, with some later additions. Ravana's name is explained, therein, in a colourful myth where the demon-king challenges Nandisa (actually the great god Shiva and also known as Nandisvara) and comes off worse.

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   Who was Ravan & what did he do?

   • Ravan or Ravana was the ten-headed demon-king of Lanka and met his end at the hands of Lord Ram as he had kidnapped Sita, the wife of Ram. Ravana had twenty arms and ten heads. Belonging to the raksasa or demon clan, he was the son of king Visravas - the son of Pulastya, one of the creator Prajapati. His mother's name was Nikasa.

   Ravana’s character in Ramayana explained, facts and quotes - Times Now

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   Who was Ravana and what did he do?

   • Representing the very essence of evil, he famously fought and ultimately lost a series of epic battles against the hero Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu. Ravana was a terrible demon ( raksasa) who was the king of all demons and of the fortress island of Lanka (modern-day Sri Lanka).

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   Who is Ravana in Hinduism?

   • 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”). Ravana ruled in the kingdom of Lanka (probably not the same place as modern Sri Lanka),

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   Who is Ravana and how did he become a king?

   • Powered by LitCharts content and AI. 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.

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6. www.hinduamerican.org › blog › ravana-untold-storyThe untold story of Ravana - Hindu American Foundation

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   Apr 6, 2022 · Ravana was a demon king, a scholar, a musician, and a devotee of Shiva. He had ten heads, not born with them, and was a master of various arts and sciences. Learn about his story, his achievements, and his downfall.

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   Apr 1, 2020 · Learn about Ravana, the ten-headed demon-king of Lanka who kidnapped Sita and was killed by Lord Ram. Find out his pious origins, his powers, his battles and his quotes from the epic Ramayana.

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9. universalteacher.com › 1 › ravanaRavana – Valmiki Ramayana Story - UniversalTeacher.com

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   Ravana – Valmiki Ramayana Story. Ravana (रावण, Ravan) is the multi-headed Rakshasa the great king of Lanka in Hindu mythology. Ravana is worshipped by Hindus in some parts of India, Sri Lanka and Bali (in Indonesia).

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    Ravana is a demon king with ten heads and arms who kidnaps Sita, Rama's wife, and faces Rama in battle. Learn about his powers, motives, quotes, and themes in this comprehensive character analysis from LitCharts.