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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.
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 the very essence of evil, he famously...
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Dec 6, 2019 · Learn about Ravana, the multi-headed asura king who was a devotee of Shiva and a scholar, but also a fierce enemy of Rama. Discover his birth, penance, boons, and role in the epic Ramayana.
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.
The life of Ravana, one of the most powerful beings ever to roam the universe, if Hindu legends are to be believed, had unfolded in the small island Sri Lanka, where he ruled with mighty power over gods, humans and demons.
Ravana is the demon-king of Lanka and the main villain of the Ramayana, who abducts Sita and is killed by Rama. Learn about his origin, powers, hubris, and moral ambiguity in different Indian traditions.
