The wife of Sugriva, taken by Vali when he drove his brother out of Kishkindha.
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.
Ruma is the wife of Sugriva. When Vali banished Sugriva, he kept Ruma as his own. This was one of the reasons Rama gave for killing Vali.
After Vali's death, Sugriva was crowned king of Kishkindha and Ruma was returned to him.
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.