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Jambavan: Places

जाम्बवान

Vanara of Kishkindha. Also called Riksharaja.

Jambavan is the wise old king of the bears, born of Brahma to help Vishnu. On the southern shore he reminds Hanuman of his forgotten strength, inspiring the great leap to Lanka.

Updated 30 Oct 20265 sources

RoleVanara of Kishkindha
ParentsBrahma
Appears inRamayana
GroupVanaras and bears
KingdomKishkindha
First appearsBala Kanda, Sarga 17