Ravana, the Rakshasa King of Lanka, is a popular character from the Ramayana. Every child in India knows his name—a brilliant ...

In this episode of Times Mantra, we explore the legendary Ravan’s Lanka and its awe-inspiring ancient wonders. From advanced architecture to mysterious technologies, this kingdom is said to surpass ...

Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh is famed for its ancient Shiva heritage and a rare tradition - Dussehra is never celebrated here, rooted in a centuries-old legend of Ravana.

We’re taught stories young, who’s good, who’s evil. Rama is the hero. Ravana is the villain. Case closed. But life doesn’t work like that, and neither does mythology. The older you get, the more you ...

The Ramayana, considered one of the most important epics in Indian mythology, is rich with intriguing characters, none more fascinating than Ravana. The demon king of Lanka, renowned for his intellect ...

Sometimes, a single line read at the right moment can alter the course of one’s thinking. For Hyderabad’s Talari Anand Mahesh ...

In 2025, Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi falls on: If you observe the fast, moonrise is the moment of significance, prayers, offerings and the breaking of the fast usually happen after darshan. Despite ...

With brilliant dancers and bold ideas, Iksha II attempted to reframe the legendary figure of Ravana from The Ramayana.

The Uttar Pradesh government is developing a Ramayana-themed park near the Sarayu Ghat in Ayodhya, set to become one of the most magnificent attractions in the temple town. The project aims to ...

Spiritual guru Sadhguru expressed his reservations regarding Yash's role as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of 'Ramayana', pointing out the actor's striking good looks. Meanwhile, ...

Tens of thousands of civilians died amid Sri Lanka’s defeat of separatists in 2009. Some Israeli military strategists see it as a campaign to be emulated. For many people around the world, the memory ...

Among Asian elephants, only a fraction of males bear tusks, and Sri Lanka holds the lowest percentage, with just 7% of its total elephant population being tuskers. Tuskers are culturally significant ...