Lankini is the guardian spirit of the city of Lanka. She blocks Hanuman at the gate, and when he strikes her she recognises that Brahma's prophecy of Lanka's fall is coming true.
RoleRakshasa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRakshasas
KingdomLanka
First appearsSundara Kanda, Sarga 3
Sargas1 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lankini?
The guardian spirit of Lanka who confronted Hanuman.
What did Lankini reveal to Hanuman?
That Brahma had foretold Lanka's fall when a vanara defeated her.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda (sargas 5.3)
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