Lakshmana, also spelled as Laxmana, is the younger brother of Rama and his loyalist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He bears the epithets of Saumitra and Ramanuja. He is the twin of Shatrughna.
Statue of Lakshmana at Srivaikuntanathan Perumal temple
Birth of the four sons of Dasharatha
Rama is often worshiped with Lakshmana (left) and Sita on his sides; Kalaram Temple, Nashik.
Rama portrayed as a vanavasi (forest dweller) in the forest with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana
Rama is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.
Rama holding arrows, early 19th century depiction
Balak Ram, the 5-year old form of Rama, is the principal deity of the Ram Mandir in Ram Janmabhoomi
Rama is portrayed in Hindu arts and texts as a compassionate person who cares for all living beings.
Rama, along with his younger brother Lakshmana and wife Sita, exiled to the forest.