What is the story of Surpanakha?

Mumbai: Surpanakha was the sister of demon king Ravana who was killed by Lord Rama. As the famous story goes, Laxmana cut Surpanakha’s nose after she attacked Sita. This was followed by Sita’s abduction by Ravana and eventually the battle in Ramayana between Lord Rama and Demon King Ravana.

Who is the real villain of Ramayana?

Even though Ravana is widely seen as the ‘demon’ king of Lanka, a symbol of evil and chief villain of the epic Ramayana, what’s not so well known is that he was also endowed with several positive qualities.

Who was the first Rakshasa?

Ravana was the King of Lanka. He was the commander of the Rakshasas. He was the immortal enemy of Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. In the Mahabharata (Book III: Vana Parva, Section 271 ff.), the Sage Markandeya recounts the story of how Ravana kidnapped Rama’s wife Sita and whisked her off to his stronghold Lanka.

Who did Surpanakha marry?

As per the story, when Shurpanakha grew up, she secretly married the Danava prince of the Kalkeya Danava clan, Vidyutjihva. Ravana became enraged with Shurpanakha for marrying a Danava.

Who is Vidyutjihva?

Vidyutjihva was the husband of Surpanakha, sister of demon king Ravana. He was the brother of Kalakeyas and he fought several battles along with Ravana. Vidyujjihva had a son named Shambhu Kumara in Shoorpanakha. Once aided by Vidyut Jihva, Ravana defeated Indra, the king of Devas.

What is the story of Kabandha in Hinduism?

In Hinduism, Kabandha ( कबन्ध, Kabandha, lit. “headless torso”) is a Rakshasa (demon) who is killed and freed from a curse by the god Rama – an Avatar of Vishnu – and his brother Lakshmana. Kabandha’s legend appears in the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as in later Ramayana adaptations.

Who cursed Kabandha in Ramayana?

The Ramacharitamanas tells that Kabandha was cursed by the sage Durvasa, who is known for his hot temper in Hindu mythology. Rama (left) and Lakshamana seated on the arms of Kabandha, about to sever his arms, a 19th-century painting from Tiruchchirappalli.

Who is Kabandha in the Bhattikavya?

The Bhattikavya does not explicitly name Kabandha. He is introduced as “a dreadful demon that was always hungry and being endowed with long arms”. Later, he is identified as Sri’s son, who was cursed by an ascetic. The Ramacharitamanas tells that Kabandha was cursed by the sage Durvasa, who is known for his hot temper in Hindu mythology.

Who is Kabandha in Mahavira’s Mahabharata?

The Mahavira-Charita calls Kabandha’s real form Danu, son of Sri. The Bhattikavya does not explicitly name Kabandha. He is introduced as “a dreadful demon that was always hungry and being endowed with long arms”. Later, he is identified as Sri’s son, who was cursed by an ascetic.