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was deployed by Rama. Kumbakarna's head was decapitated, and is described to have smashed several buildings and fortifications before descending towards the sea. When Ravana heard of his brother's death, he fainted and later proclaimed that he was doomed.
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cursed the rakshasa to "sleep like he is dead". On Ravana's request, he commuted the curse to have the rakshasa sleep for six months at a time, and wake up for other six months to wreak havoc and devour to his heart's content.
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to fight for his brother, and only urges the prince to keep Vibhishana safe from harm. With his desire granted, he charged against Rama with his feet severed by crescent arrows. He was slain only when the
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Kumbhakarna is portrayed as a loyal, powerful, and fearless character who fought to defend his brother and land out of obligation and affection. He had a great appetite and slept for six months at a time.
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and his army after underestimating his enemy. He decided he needed the help of his brother Kumbhakarna, who woke up only after 1,000 elephants walked over him.
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and the other mutilated by the Indrastra. Still, he raged towards Rama, opening his mouth to swallow him whole, and was met with a volley of arrows. In the
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and Kumbhakarna dueled for a long period, leaving both of them exhausted. In his battle against Rama, Kumbhakarna had one arm cut off by the
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When informed of Ravana's war with Rama, Kumbhakarna tried to convince Ravana that what he is doing was wrong, that Rama is the
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The demons try to rouse the giant Kumbhakarna by hitting him with weapons and clubs and shouting in his ear, 17th century,
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Puranic encyclopaedia : a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature
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The Ramayana of Valmiki (A condensed version of Valmiki's epic): , published by Manipal Universal Press
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In a popular retelling of this tale, Kumbhakarna, accompanied by his brothers Ravana and
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Bharatavarshiya Prachin Charitrakosha (Dictionary of Ancient Indian Biography, in Hindi
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This article is about the brother of demon king Ravana. For the mountain in Nepal, see
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narrated that Kumbhakarna had been born with immense strength, having subdued both
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In defense of his kingdom, Ravana charged into battle and was humiliated by
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When Kumbhakarna asked for his boon, his tongue was tied by the goddess
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The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna
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