Ravana - Wikipedia
WEBRavana ( / 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.
Ravana - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 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 fought and ultimately lost a series of epic battles against the hero Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu. Family.
Ravana | King of Lanka, Demon King, Ten-Headed | Britannica
WEBRavana, 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),
Ravana - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBAccording to Hindu epic, Ravana (IAST : Rāvaṇa; / ˈrɑːvənə) was a demon king of the island of Lanka. In the Ramayana , Ravana is described as a symbol of evil, though a learned scholar well versed in the Vedas .
Ravana - New World Encyclopedia
WEBRavana (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.
Ravana | MANAS
WEBRavana. Home 1 / Myths and Characters 2 / Ravana. 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 …
Ravana – The Legendary Emperor of Sri Lanka | Hindu Mythology
WEBJun 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.
The untold story of Ravana - Hindu American Foundation
WEBRavana 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.
Vimana - Wikipedia
WEBVimāna are mythological flying palaces or chariots described in Hindu texts and Sanskrit epics. The "Pushpaka Vimana" of Ravana (who took it from Kubera; Rama returned it to Kubera) is the most quoted example of a vimana. Vimanas are also mentioned in Jain texts . Etymology. Look up vimana in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Ravana Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
WEBRavana 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 fought and ultimately lost a series of epic battles against the hero Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu. More about: Ravana. Timeline. c. 500 BCE.
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