Ravana, or Ravan, as he is known across the Palk Strait, means different things to different audiences. In Sri Lanka, he is a ...

COLOMBO, (IANS) – Sri Lanka’s opposition lawmaker has filed a motion in the Parliament seeking an in-depth study on Ravana, the mythical demon king referred in the Ramayana – the oldest Sanskrit epic ...

Kirigalpoththa highlights the legendary Ravana Ella (waterfall) of Sri Lanka: “according to the great epic ‘Ramayana’ the mythical King Ravana of Lanka kidnapped Princess Sitha of India and kept her ...

Veteran actress and talk show host Simi Garewal on Thursday questioned the demonisation of Ravana in Indian mythology, arguing that the Lanka king was “slightly naughty” but showed more respect to ...

The temple got a facelift by funds donated by devotees for whom Ravana is the family deity and the word of mouth publicity made this draw the attention of devotees in better numbers than it ...

In this special episode, Surya Sidhanta explains the age-old mystery of Ravana’s Lanka, exploring whether the legendary city ...

As Diwali gets underway on October 18, the celebrations will see people not only immerse in culture and tradition but also bring the Ramayana to life. While that may require many to go out, those who ...

While the controversy over Adam's Bridge continues, in Sri Lanka, the mythological character of Ravana is undergoing a process of Sinhalization. More at Transcurrents. Global Voices stands out as one ...