Kaikasi is the mother of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Shurpanakha and Vibhishana, the daughter of Sumali and wife of the sage Vishrava.
RoleRakshasa of Ravana's family
ConsortVishrava
ParentsRavana, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, Shurpanakha, Sumali
Appears inRamayana
GroupRavana's family
KingdomLanka
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ravana's mother?
Kaikasi, daughter of the rakshasa Sumali.
Who were Kaikasi's children?
Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Shurpanakha and Vibhishana.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.9)
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