Rāvaṇa
King of Lankā in the Hindu epic Ramayana
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Summary
Rāvaṇa is a Rakshasa[1]. He draws 11,299 Wikipedia views per month (rakshasa category, ranking #1 of 9).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Vishrava[3]
- Spouse: Mandodarī[4], Dhanyamālinī[5]
- Child: Indrajit[6], Atikaya[7], Akshayakumara[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Instance of: mythical character[10]
- Commons category: Ravana[11]
- Residence: Lanka[12]
- Significant event: war between Rama and Ravana[13]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ravana[14]
- Commons gallery: Ravana[15]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[16]
- Present in work: Ramakien[17], Ramayana[18]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q27102793[19]
- Sibling: Vibhīṣaṇa[20], Kumbhakarṇa[21], Surpanakha[22]
Why It Matters
Rāvaṇa has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Who were Rāvaṇa's parents?
Rāvaṇa's father was Vishrava[3].