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    Ravana ( / ˈrɑːvənə /; [1] Sanskrit: रावण, IAST: Rāvaṇa, pronounced [ˈraːʋɐɳɐ]) was a multi-headed rakshasa king [2] of the island of Lanka, and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. [3] [4] In the Ramayana, Ravana is described as the eldest son of sage Vishrava and Kaikasi.

  2. 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...

  3. 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”).

  4. 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.

  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. 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.

  8. Jun 12, 2023 · Introduction. In this article, we delve into the captivating tale of Ravan, a prominent character from Hindu mythology. Known for his complex nature, Ravana has captured the imagination of countless individuals over the centuries.

  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. 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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