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      • Ravana, in Hinduism, the 10-headed king of the demons (rakshasa s). 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), from which he had expelled his brother Kubera.
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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.

  4. hinduism.stackexchange.com › questions › 39866Real story behind Ravana's death - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Apr 2, 2020 · I came across two stories on how Ravana was killed by Rama but not sure which one is correct. Story 1 : Rama used Brahmastra to kill Ravana. Brahmastra was so powerful that it killed Ravana instantly and his body was burnt without even leaving ashes. Story 2 : Ravana wanted to be immortal.

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    Dec 6, 2019 · Ravana had a remarkable pedigree. His grandfather, the sage Pulastya, was one of Brahma’s ten mind-born sons and one of the Saptarishi (Seven Great Sages) in the first Manvantara. Ravana was the first son of Vishrava Muni and his wife, Kaikesi (princess of the Daitya Clan).

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

    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”).

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

    Apr 6, 2022 · Ravana was the grandson of Pulastya, one of the greatest sages of Indian mythology and one of the Saptarishis. He was born to Sage Vishravan and Asura’s mother Kaikashi. Hence he is considered half Asur (demon) and half Brahmin (sage).

  9. www.theholidayspot.com › shivratri › shiva-lilasRavana and Lord Shiva: The Tale of Humility and Devotion

    Unravel the story of Ravana's arrogance, his audacious attempt to uproot Mount Kailash, and the transformative power of his encounter with Lord Shiva. Explore the lessons of humility, redemption, and devotion embedded in this fascinating tale from the epic Ramayana.

  10. www.worldhistory.org › RavanaRavana - World History Encyclopedia

    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...