Vishwakarma is the architect of the gods. He built the city of Lanka, fathered the vanara Nala who built the bridge to Lanka, and created the feast with which Bharadwaja honours Bharata's army.
Frequently asked questions
Who built Lanka?
Vishwakarma, the architect of the gods.
Who was Nala's father?
Vishwakarma, which is why Nala could build the bridge.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.17)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda (sargas 2.91)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.5)
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