CharacterRavana's family
Aksha: FAQ & Sources
अक्षकुमारRakshasa of Ravana's family. Also called Akshayakumara.
Aksha is a young son of Ravana who fights Hanuman after the destruction of the Ashoka grove. Hanuman admires his courage but seizes him by the feet and dashes him to death.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Aksha?
A young son of Ravana killed by Hanuman.
How did Hanuman kill Aksha?
By seizing him by the feet and dashing him to the ground.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda (sargas 5.47)
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