Ravana - Who were his parents and siblings? - Hinduism Stack …
Nov 20, 2015 · Ravana's parents were Vishrava (son of Pulastya) and Kaikesi (daughter of Sumali and Thataka). Kaikesi had two brothers Maricha and Subahu which would effectively …
What boons did Ravana receive from Lord Brahma?
In Ramayana, it is told that, Ravana, after performing many great penances, received powerful boons from Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. It is also said that he was protected by Goddess …
How did Ravan get 10 heads? What are the names of those heads?
Nov 21, 2017 · As Ravan had 10 heads, Does each head have individual names? Did Ravana got all names for his heads? How he had got 10 heads?
Was Ravana's Lanka not the present day Sri Lanka?
Many people are thinking and confidently stating that Ravana's Lanka is in fact present day Sri Lanka, situated south-east of India. However, the narration given by Sage Valmiki in Sundara …
Was Ravana actually a villain? Or was he a devotee of Lord Vishnu?
Ravana is considered as a symbol of cruelty. Many people believe that Ravana is a villain who kidnapped Goddess Sita from Lord Rama and killed many people. And at the end of the story …
Real story behind Ravana's death - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Apr 2, 2020 · Story 2 : Ravana wanted to be immortal. However, Brahma gave him the nectar of immortality which resided in Ravana's navel. It was then Vibhishana who told Rama the secret …
What are the curses given to Ravana? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Feb 5, 2017 · Ravana did many adharmas and got curses which let to the entire destruction of the asura race and him. QUESTION : How many curses were given to ravana and what were the …
Why there was Amrit under the Naabhi(Navel) of Ravana? Is it true?
Ravana asked for immortality, which brahma refused to give, but gave him the celestial nectar of immortality. The nectar of immortality, stored under his navel, dictated that he could not be …
What was Ravana's age when Sri Rama killed him?
Apr 23, 2022 · Ravana was born way before Sri Rama, as per inferences using some texts, he was born 12 or 13 Mahayuga before Sri Rama (born - 24th Treta Yuga). From this answer, it …
Why did only Lord Rama kill Ravana? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Jul 24, 2014 · As we know there were many people who could have killed Ravana, like Lord Hanuman and Jambavan. But they didn't kill Ravana. Only Lord Rama did. Why?