Simhika is a sea demoness who seizes creatures by their shadows. She catches Hanuman's shadow as he flies to Lanka; he enters her mouth, tears her apart from within and flies on.
RoleRakshasa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRakshasas
KingdomOther kingdoms
First appearsSundara Kanda, Sarga 1
Sargas1 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Simhika?
A sea demoness who caught creatures by their shadows.
How did Hanuman kill Simhika?
He entered her mouth and tore her apart from within.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda (sargas 5.1)
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