Trishira is a three-headed rakshasa general in Khara's army, killed by Rama at Janasthana.
RoleRakshasa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRakshasas
KingdomLanka
First appearsAranya Kanda, Sarga 27
Sargas1 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Trishira in the Aranya Kanda?
A three-headed general of Khara, killed by Rama.
Is he Ravana's son?
No, Ravana's son Trishira is a different rakshasa killed by Hanuman.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda (sargas 3.27)
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