Anand Neelakantan tells Aparna Sundaresan of YouthInc just why he chose to narrate the Ramayana from the point of view of its villain in Asura -- Tale of the Vanquished: The Story of Ravana and His ...

In the vast tapestry of Indian mythology, few figures are as complex and controversial as Ravana. Known primarily as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka and the principal antagonist in the Ramayana, ...

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, as the effigy of Ravana burns for Dussehra, it's easy to see him as a one-dimensional villain. But the ten heads of the demon king were not just a monstrous feature; they ...

The one with ten heads is Ravana. However, Ravana is not merely defined by the number of his heads; the true essence of Ravana lies in the concept of fragmentation. Each of us carries the potential ...

Dussehra 2025 Ravan Palace: By traveling to Sri Lanka, you can not only see these places related to Ramayana, but also enjoy the history, culture, and natural beauty. Dussehra 2025 Ravan Palace: The ...

Ravana was a king of demons with ten heads and 20 hands according to Hindu mythology. Though demon king Ravana is the prime antagonist character in the epic Ramayana, yet most of the people are not ...

Arvind Trivedi became the first actor to portray Ravana on screen, earning national fame for his role in the 1987 Ramayan series. His performance made him a household name across India. Beyond acting, ...

The tenth day of Sharad Navratri, also known as Vijayadashmi, is celebrated as Dussehra or Dassara in India. On this day, it is believed that Lord Ram slayed the demon king Ravana in Lanka. It falls ...

Ravana in love, portrayed in the nuanced highly sophisticated abhinaya expression of Kathakali is a unique aesthetic treat that I recently experienced at IIM Bangalore. I have seen occasional ...