Matanga is the sage whose hermitage near Lake Pampa becomes the home of Shabari. His curse keeps Vali away from the Rishyamukha mountain, making it Sugriva's refuge.
RoleSage
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomRishi ashrams
First appearsAranya Kanda, Sarga 74
Sargas2 in the Valmiki Ramayana
