CharacterVanaras and bears

Vinata

विनत

Vanara of Kishkindha.

Vinata is the vanara chief who leads the eastern search for Sita.

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RoleVanara of Kishkindha

Appears inRamayana

GroupVanaras and bears

KingdomKishkindha

First appearsKishkindha Kanda, Sarga 40

Sargas2 in the Valmiki Ramayana

Who was Vinata?

Sugriva sends Vinata east with a large force, describing the rivers, mountains and islands they must search. Vinata returns within the month without news, and the hopes of all rest on the southern party.

In the Valmiki Ramayana

Vinata appears in 2 sargas across 1 Kandas.

All 2 sargas

First appearsKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 40: The Eastern Search

Kishkindha Kanda

4.40The Eastern SearchKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 40 · पूर्व दिशा में खोज 4.47Three Armies ReturnKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 47 · तीन सेनाओं की वापसी

Often seen with Vinata

Often appears withSugrivaसुग्रीव

Often appears withSushenaसुषेण

Often appears withShatabaliशतबलि

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