Nataraja
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raavanan

இராவணன்
Tamil

Ravana, the demon king of Lanka.

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Meaning

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka and the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics describing his abduction of Sita, his defeat by Lord Rama, or references to his family members. It often appears in praise of Rama's valor.

In the songs

  • raavanan balamazhiya asoka vanaththinil

    To destroy Ravana's strength in the Ashoka grove

    Vayu Maindhane · Unknown

  • raavanan maindhanaik kondravaa

    You killed Ravana's son

    Vayu Maindhane · Unknown

  • raavanan balamazhiya asoka vanaththinil

    To destroy Ravana's strength in the Ashoka grove

    Vayu Maindhane · Unknown

  • raavanan maindhanaik kondravaa

    You killed Ravana's son

    Vayu Maindhane · Unknown

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 1 song.

  • Vayu Maindhane

    Unknown

    appears in 4 lines

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