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The Story of How Ravana Got His Name (A Ramayana Story)

The Story of How Ravana Got His Name (A Ramayana Story)

Update: 2025-01-24
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In this episode of Storytelling With Shweta we will hear the story of how Ravana - the King of Lanka got his name. This story was requested by a listener. 


This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and South Asian Folk tales.


Show Notes 


Here is a depiction of  Ravana shaking Mount Kailasa as depicted at the 6th-8th century caves at Ellora.


Read this for more tiny tales of Ravana


For other interesting bonus info about the story that did not make it into the podcast, please follow me on instagram at ⁠Storytelling with Shweta.⁠


If there is a mythological character from the Mahabharata, Ramayana or any Indian epic that you want me to choose next, or if you would like to dedicate an episode to a loved one, get in touch at ⁠shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com⁠  or leave me a comment. 


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The Story of How Ravana Got His Name (A Ramayana Story)

The Story of How Ravana Got His Name (A Ramayana Story)

Shweta Ganesh Kumar