Place
Rishyamukha
ऋष्यमूकRishyamukha is the hill where Sugriva hides from Vali, safe because of Matanga's curse. Here Rama and Sugriva become allies.
RegionNear Hampi, Karnataka
Why is Rishyamukha sacred?
Vali cannot enter Rishyamukha because Matanga cursed him for throwing Dundubhi's body into the hermitage. Sugriva lives there in exile with Hanuman and three other ministers.
Sita drops her ornaments onto this hill as Ravana carries her away. Sugriva later shows them to Rama, and the two swear friendship before a fire.
Where it is
IdentificationTraditional identificationNear Hampi, Karnataka
Sargas set at Rishyamukha
10 sargas of the Valmiki Ramayana take place here.
3.54Ornaments Dropped to the VanarasAranya Kanda · Sarga 54 · वानरों के बीच आभूषण4.3Hanuman Meets RamaKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 3 · हनुमान की राम से भेंट4.5Friendship Before FireKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 5 · अग्नि साक्षी मैत्री4.6Sita's OrnamentsKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 6 · सीता के आभूषण4.8Sugriva's SorrowKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 8 · सुग्रीव का दुख4.11The Might of ValiKishkindha Kanda · Sarga 11 · वाली का पराक्रम
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