Ravana is a multi-headed rakshasa king of the island of Lanka, and the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. In the Ramayana, Ravana is described as the eldest son of sage Vishrava and Kaikasi. He abducted Prince Rama's wife, Sita, and took her to his kingdom of Lanka, where he held her in the Ashoka Vatika. Rama, with the support of vanara King Sugriva and his army of vanaras, launched an invasion against Ravana in Lanka. Ravana was subsequently slain, and Rama rescued his beloved wife Sita.
Ravana, South India, 18th century AD
Statue of Ravana at Koneswaram Hindu Temple, Sri Lanka
The abduction of Sita
Ravananugraha theme
Rākshasa are a race of usually malevolent beings prominently featured in Hindu mythology. They reside on Earth but possess supernatural powers, which they usually use for evil acts such as disrupting Vedic sacrifices or eating humans.
Rakshasa
Ravana the king of Lanka with ten heads, was the commander of Rakshasas.
Kumbhakarna
Painting of Rakshasa as one of the Twelve Devas of the Vajrayana tradition. Japan, Heian period, 1127 CE.