| Mahiravana | |
|---|---|
 Maiyarap, the Thai adaptation of Mahiravana | |
| Affiliation | Rakshasa |
| Abode | Patala |
| Texts | Versions of Ramayana |
| Genealogy | |
| Spouse | Chandrasena |
In some versions of the Ramayana such as the Krittivasi Ramayana, Mahiravana, is the brother of [1] the rakshasa king Ravana. He secretly carried away Rama and his brother Lakshmana to the nether-world, consulted his friends, and decided to sacrifice the life of the two divine brothers at the altar of his chosen deity, goddess Mahamaya. However, Hanuman saved their lives by decapitating Mahiravana, and destroying his army.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (24 October 2018). "The Incarnation of Hanūmat and his story [Chapter 20]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 10 September 2022.