In Hindu mythology, Ravana (Devanagari: रावण, IAST Rāvaṇa; sometimes transliterated Raavana and as Ravan) is the principal antagonist of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. According to Ramayana, he was a king of Lanka (now Sri Lanka) many thousands of years ago. Ravana is depicted in art with up to ten heads, signifying that he had knowledge spanning all the ten directions. Ravana - Birth and Early Life. Ravana was born Dasagriva (One with Ten Heads) th ...

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Ravana: (Sanskrit) Villain of the Ramayana epic. A legendary king of Sri Lanka, adversary of Rama, eventually defeated by Rama and his armies.

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Ravana

The demonic king of Lanka who conquered the universe and abducted the wife of the Supreme Lord Rama, who therefore invaded his kingdom and killed him.

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Ravana was born Dasagriva (One with Ten Heads) the son of the sage Visrawasa by his wife Kaikasi, a rakshasa princess. Thus he is thought to have been either a brahmin or a mix of the brahmin and kshatriya castes. The name Ravana (One of Terrifying Roar) was given to him by Lord Shiva. While it is impossible to collate the names of places mentioned in the ancient legends of India with modern-day towns and villages, the entirely obscure village of 'Bisrakh' in northern I ...

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Vibhishana (Sanskrit: विभीषण्, vibhīśań) is a Hindu mythological character in the epic Ramayana. He is portrayed as the brother of Ravana. He was of a noble character and advised Ravana, who kidnapped and abducted Sita, to return her to Rama. When his brother did not listen to his adivce, Vibishana went to Rama and joined him. Later, when Rama defeated Ravana, Rama coronated Vibishana as the king of Lanka. Vibhishana was an individual, who possessed Sattvic Guna. From the time of his early childhood, he ...

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Atikay was the son of Lord of Lanka, Ravana and Queen Dhanyamalini, who was the second wife of Ravana. Atikay was the younger brother of Indrajit and was extremely powerful. He had learned all the secrets of archery and gained divine weapons through Lord Shiva when he caught the Trisul of Lord Shiva in anger at Mount Kailash. Due to his extraordinary skills and superiority, he was killed by Lakshmana through the Brahmastra, the supreme arrow of Lord Brahma. This secret was revelead to Lakshmana by the God of Wind, Vay ...

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The Aditya Hridayam, is a hymn associated with the Sun or Surya and was recited by the great sage Agastya to Rama on the battlefield before fighting with Ravana. This historic hymn starts at the beginning of the Battle with Ravana, when Lord Rama is fatigued and getting ready to fight. The mystical hymn is dircted to the Sun God, the illustrious lord of all victories. This is included in the Ramayan written by Valmiki. Aditya Hridayam - Related Links. http://www.mypurohith.com/Ritual ...

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Is situated in India. It is the most attractive tourist spot backed by mythological heritage. It is also said the "Lord Sri Rama " spent his 14 years of exile at Parnasala village situated at 32 km away from Bhadrachalam. It is believed that Sita, the beloved consort of "Lord Sri Rama" took bath in the stream here and dried her clothes on "Radhagutta". It is said that"Ravana", the unscrupulous demon King, before abducting Sita parked his Pushpaka on this hillock. An earthen ditch reportedly caused when Ravana removed ea

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Sanjivani or Sanjeevani is a (mythical) magical herb which has the power to cure any malady. It is believed that medicines prepared from this herb can even revive a dead person. This herb is mentioned in the Ramayana when, during the battle with Ravana, Lakshmana was wounded and was nearly killed by Ravana's son Indrajit. Hanuman was called upon to fetch this herb from the mount Meru in the Himalayas. Upon reaching mount Meru, Hanuman was unable to identify the herb and decided to lift the ent

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Indian tradition tells us that the intensity of demon-king Ravana's devotion to Lord Shiva drove him to create the Indian raga/melodic system so that he could sing Shiva's praises. In his hymn of praise, the Shiv Tandav Stotra, Ravana describes Shiva's power and beauty. Both the fourth and fifth quatrains of his hymn conclude with lists of Shiva's epithets as destroyer, even the destroyer of death itself. Alliteration and onomatopoeia create roiling waves of resounding beauty ...

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Dussehra (also transliterated as Dasara) or Vijaya Dasami is an important Hindu festival. It is celebrated by Indians every year in the Hindu Vikrami Calendar month of Ashwin (September / October). Dussehra - The Legend. This day marks the triumph of Lord Rama over Demon king Ravana. On this day, Rama killed Ravana. Rama was asked to go on exile because his stepmother, Queen Kaikeyee was tricked into asking King Dasaratha to exile him for 14 years. Rama's wif ...

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A Tapasvin is a performer of Tapasya, a great human endeavor of discipline. The most famous tapasvins include Rama, Vishwamitra, Ravana, Vritra, Arjuna. The Lord Siva sits in a perennial tapasya atop Mt. Kailash. Categories: Meditation | Hindu philosophical concepts ...

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Mandodari was the daughter of the King of Danavas, Mayasura and celestial dancer, Hema. Mandodari was a very pious woman who was afraid of nothing except for untruth and unrighteousness. She was considered very beautiful and therefore, because of her appeal, she was married to Ravana. She was the first wife of the Lord of Lanka and was the favorite one as well. She was the mother of Indrajit, who was very powerful and strong and conquered Indra, king of the Gods.

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Lanka (Sanskrit/Hindi लंका lankā, means "island") is the name given in Hinduism to the island fortress capital of the evil king Ravana in the epic Ramayana. Lanka is also mentioned frequently in other Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Hindi poems written by Tulsidas. In the present day, it is now referred to as Sri Lanka. Lanka - Reference. Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna L. Dallapiccola ...

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Pushpaka Vimana in Hindu mythology was a vehicle that could fly in the air. It was basically a chariot that could soar the skies for long distances. It indicates that even in ancient times, people were curious about flight and might have attempted to design airborne vehicles. The vehicle was originally created by Kuber, the God of wealth, but was later stolen, along with Lanka, by his half brother, the demon king, Ravana. ...

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Ravana:

Ravana - a demon king from Lanka who abducted the wife of Rama

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Ravana:

The monster-king of Ceylon, who forcibly abducted Sita, the wife of Rama. His life and exploits are described in the Ramayana.

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Ravana:

Ravana (Raavana). Lord of demons and king of Lanka, who abducted Sita (Rama's wife).

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Ravana: Ten-headed demoniac ruler during the time of Lord Rama. (BV-33). Rakshasa Emperor at Lanka (RRV2-2)

 [Next were the two demons as Ravana and Kumbhakarna born from Kesini as the sons of Visrava and gave they misery to all the people. To relieve them from the curse manifested thereupon Ramacandra Himself to kill them, but you better hear about the exploits of Rama from the lips of Markandeya, my best. SB: Canto 7- Chapter 1], [SB, Canto 7, Chapter 10:36,37]

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Ravana (Sanskrit). The King-Demon (the Rakshasas), the Sovereign of Lanka (Ceylon), who carried away Sita, Rama’s wife, which led to the great war described in the Ramayana.

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