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  1. Ravana - Who were his parents and siblings? - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    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 make them …

  2. 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 to …

  3. 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 seems that …

  4. ramayana - Family tree of Ravana - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Mar 21, 2024 · Is any family tree of Ravana available? Are there children of Ravana or is there a family tree for his sister's family?

  5. 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 Durga's blessings

  6. Where was Ravana born? Do we have any mention of Ravana's birth …

    Aug 2, 2021 · Where was Ravana born? Do we have any mention of Ravana's birthplace in any Ramayana or Purana?

  7. How did Ravan get 10 heads? What are the names of those heads?

    Nov 21, 2017 · Ravana was born with ten heads. His birth is mentioned in the Chapter 9 of Uttara Kanda Uttara Kanda of Ramayana as well as this answer by user Keshav Srinivasan. It is written that he …

  8. Weapon with which Rama killed Ravana - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Aug 12, 2015 · In the Ramayana war, Rama killed Ravana with a weapon given to him by sage Vasishtha. What was the name of the weapon?

  9. ramayana - Did Rama really send Lakshmana to receive wisdom from …

    Oct 17, 2021 · When Ravana was dying in the battlefield after getting hit by Lord Rama, Lord Rama sent Lakshmana to Ravana. Ravana and Lakshmana had some conversation. What was it all about?

  10. What do the 10 heads of Ravana signify? - Hinduism Stack Exchange

    Apr 18, 2020 · Ravana, one of the most powerful beings ever to roam the earth is also known as the supreme anti-hero in Ramayana. He was the king of Rakshasas and is depicted with 10 heads and …