The Rakshasa husband of Tataka and father of Maricha and Subahu.
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.
Sunda is a Rakshasa, the husband of Tataka and the father of Maricha and Subahu. He was killed by the sage Agastya.
Sunda attacked Agastya and was burnt by the sage's power. Tataka and Maricha attacked the sage in revenge and were cursed.
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.