The Yaksha king, father of Tataka.
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.
Suketu is a Yaksha king who had no children. After performing penance, he was granted a daughter, Tataka, by Brahma.
Brahma gave him a daughter who was as strong as a thousand elephants, but did not give him a son.
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.