Mainda is a mighty vanara warrior, son of the Ashwini Kumaras and brother of Dvivida. He fights in many duels during the siege of Lanka.
RoleVanara of Kishkindha
ParentsAshwini Kumaras
SiblingsDvivida
Appears inRamayana
GroupVanaras and bears
KingdomKishkindha
Frequently asked questions
Who was Mainda?
A powerful vanara, son of the Ashwini Kumaras and brother of Dvivida.
What did Mainda do in the war?
He fought at Lanka's gates and killed the rakshasa Yupaksha.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.65)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.28, 6.43, 6.76)
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