
Ravana - Wikipedia
Ravana Dashagriva was a king [1] [2] of the island of Lanka, and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana in which he was considered as a Rakshasa (demon). [3] [2] In the Ramayana, Ravana is described as the eldest son of sage Vishrava and Kaikasi.
The untold story of Ravana - Hindu American Foundation
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.
Ravana Family: Wife, Sons and Brothers of Ravana - HindUtsav
Ravana is known as the demon king of Lanka in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Learn about Ravana Family including his father, mother wife, and brothers.
Ravana - World History Encyclopedia
Apr 13, 2016 · Ravana was a terrible demon (raksasa) who was the king of all demons and of the fortress island of Lanka (modern-day Sri Lanka). His father was Visravas (son of Pulastya, one of the creator Prajapati) and his mother Nikasa, also a …
Ravana | King of Lanka, Demon King, Ten-Headed | Britannica
Dec 31, 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”). Ravana ruled in the kingdom of Lanka (probably not the same place as modern Sri Lanka),
Ravana: The Complex Antagonist of the Ramayana
Nov 18, 2024 · Discover the complex character of Ravana in the Ramayana. Explore his dual nature, moral lessons, and cultural interpretations. Click to delve deeper!
Ravana – The Emperor of Lanka and Villain of Ramayana
Dec 6, 2019 · The epic Ramayana was written by the great sage Valmiki and told us the tale of Good over bad, the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, the multi-headed asura king. Yet there is more to the emperor of Lanka than meets the eye.
Ravana’s character in Ramayana explained, facts and quotes
Apr 1, 2020 · Ravan or Ravana was the ten-headed demon-king of Lanka and met his end at the hands of Lord Ram as he had kidnapped Sita, the wife of Ram. Ravana had twenty arms and ten heads. Belonging to the raksasa or demon clan, he was the son of king Visravas - the son of Pulastya, one of the creator Prajapati. His mother's name was Nikasa.
THE MISDEEDS OF RAVANA – Tiny Tales from the Ramayana
Vishrava gave his son the name Dashagriva, which means Ten-Necks. Later he would be called Ravana, He-Who-Roars. The sky rained blood at Dashagriva’s birth. Jackals howled, and other vicious beasts ran in ill-omened circles around the rakshasi mother and her child.
Ravana's Role in the Ramayana: A Study of Power and Morality
Jul 10, 2024 · Ravana is a central figure in Hindu mythology, known as the powerful and scholarly demon king of Lanka. He is best known for his role as the primary antagonist in the epic "Ramayana," where he abducts Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, …