Vishrava
Vishrava (Sanskrit: विश्रव, romanized: Viśrava, lit. 'Renown'), also called Vishravas, is the son of Pulastya, and a powerful rishi (sage), as described in the Hindu epic Ramayana. A scholar par excellence, he earned great powers through the performance of tapasya, which in turn, earned him great name and fame amongst his fellow rishis. He is best known for being the father of the primary antagonist of the Ramayana, Ravana.
| Vishrava | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Pulastya (father), Havirbhuk or Manini (mother) (Ramayana) |
| Siblings | Agastya |
| Consort | Ilavida, Kaikasi, Raka, Puspotkata |
| Children | Kubera, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana (sons) Surpanakha (daughter) |
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