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Akshayakumara

Aksha

A son of Ravana, killed by Hanuman in the Ashoka grove.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.

Relationships

Parents
Ravana · Mandodari
Siblings
Atikaya · Meghanada

Introduction

Akshayakumara is a young son of Ravana. He is killed by Hanuman in Lanka.

Family

Hanuman in Lanka

When Hanuman destroyed the Ashoka grove, Ravana sent his forces against him. Akshayakumara led the attack, was hit by Hanuman and died.

Sources

  1. Valmiki Ramayana, Sundarakanda (primary text) — https://www.valmikiramayan.net/

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.