GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ravana had seven brothers and two sisters, named Kubera, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, Khara, Dushana, Ahiravan, Kumbhini, Sahastra Ravana, and Shurpanakha.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to Hindu scriptures, the ten heads were received as a boon from Lord Shiva as a result of his ‘Sadhna’ representing the 6 Shastras and 4 Vedas but are now representatives of his 10 evil sins for which Ravan Dahan is performed every year.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ravana is described as having 10 heads and 20 arms and is vividly portrayed in Rajasthani painting of incidents of the Ramayana, flying away with Sita, fighting with Rama, and sitting with his demon councillors. In sculpture, a favourite incident depicted is his shaking of Mount Kailas.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ravana was married to Mandodari, the daughter of the celestial architect Maya, Dhanyamalini, and a third wife. He had seven sons from his three wives.
Detailed explanation-5: -Kama (lust) Krodha (anger) Moha (delusion) Lobha (greed) Mada (pride) Maatsarya (envy) Buddhi (intellect) Manas (mind) More items •03-Nov-2021