What is Ravana?
[[File:Ravana_British_Museum.jpg|thumb|180px|Ravana]] [[File:Ravana on a brass chariot of Searsole Rajbari, West Bengal, India.jpg|thumb|Ravana on a brass chariot of Searsole Rajbari, West Bengal, India]] [[File:Ravana vs Rama Prehistoric Style.jpg|thumb|ravana fights Rama drawn in an Prehistorical style]] According to [[Hindu mythology|Hindu epic]], '''Ravana (IAST : Rāvaṇa; / ˈrɑːvənə)''' was a demon king<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2021-10-01|title=World History Encyclopedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=World_History_Encyclopedia&oldid=1047621643|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> 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]]. He appears as the primary [[antagonist]], and is said to be the most revered devotee of [[Shiva]], with his image being associated with him at some places. He also appears in several [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] and [[Jainism|Jain]] texts. == Pedigree == * Grandfather(maternal) - King Sumaali * Mother - Princess Kaykasee * Grandfather(paternal) - Saint of Pulasthi * Father - Saint of Waishrawa * Wife - Princess Mandhodharee * Son - Meganaadha (Indrajith) * Brothers - Kuweara, Kumbhakarna, Vibheeshana * Sister - Suparnakaa * Father in law - Saint of Kaalaneam == Kindom == Capitol - Lankapura Alakamandhaawa,<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2018-03-21|title=Sigiriya|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sigiriya&oldid=831570510|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Thapo wanaya, Gokannaka == Written Books == * Arka prakaasha * Kumaara thanthraya * Rasarathnaakaraya * Watikaa Prakaranaya == References == # http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ravana-is-a-hero-for-Sinhala-nationalists/Article1-249335.aspx {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112120635/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ravana-is-a-hero-for-Sinhala-nationalists/Article1-249335.aspx |date=2011-11-12 }} # https://wiralfeed.wordpress.com/2015/11/08/facts-about-ravana/ ==Notes== <references /> [[Category:Hindu myth