A giant son of Ravana and Dhanyamalini, killed by Lakshmana.
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.
Atikaya is a huge Rakshasa warrior, a son of Ravana and Dhanyamalini. He is killed by Lakshmana in the war.
Atikaya's armour could not be pierced by ordinary arrows. Lakshmana learned from the wind god that only the Brahma weapon could kill him, and used it.
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.