Maya: FAQ & Sources

मय

Divine being. Also called Mayasura.

Maya is the great architect of the asuras and the father of Mandodari, Ravana's chief queen. He built the magical cave where the vanaras meet Svayamprabha.

Updated 30 Oct 20262 sources

RoleDivine being

ChildrenMandodari, Mayavi

Appears inRamayana

GroupOther beings

KingdomOther kingdoms

First appearsKishkindha Kanda, Sarga 51

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mandodari's father?

Maya, the architect of the asuras.

What did Maya build in the Ramayana?

The golden city inside the cave where Svayamprabha lived.

Sources

Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.51)
Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.12)

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