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Dvivida

A Vanara commander, brother of Mainda and son of the Ashvini Kumaras.

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

Siblings
Mainda

Introduction

Dvivida is a Vanara warrior, a son of the twin gods called the Ashvini Kumaras, and the brother of Mainda.

Family

In the war

Dvivida fought in Rama's army against the Rakshasas of Lanka.

Sources

  1. Valmiki Ramayana, Balakanda (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.