Snippets of Information
Beliefs
* 27 Dec 2025
Ravana worship - There are a few locations in India, where Ravana
is not considered an asura, but a scholar and an ardent devotee of Lord
Shiva.
- Dashanan Temple, Kanpur: 100-year-old Dashanan Mandir in Kanpur
opens only once a year on Dussehra, where devotees honour Ravana. As
per the records, it was built by King Guru Prasad Shukl in 1890.
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan: According to the lore, Ravana was united in
marriage with Mandodari, the daughter of King Mandawar, who was
recognized as Mandor.
- Ravangram Ravana Temple, Vidisha: It's believed that Ravana's wife, Mandodari, hailed from Vidisha. The temple features a colossal, 10 ft long statue of Ravana.
- Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: Considered the location where Ravana received blessings from Lord Shiva as a reward for his severe penance.
- Ravana Mandir, Bisrakh, Uttar Pradesh: Believed to be Ravana's
birthplace, it houses a prominent temple that is dedicated to the Lankan
King. The nine days of Navratri are observed as a period of mourning in
the town of Bisrakh.
- Kakinada Ravana temple, Andhra Pradesh: In the East Godavari
district of Andhra Pradesh, there is a city that serves as home to one
of the most renowned temples dedicated to Ravana. It’s believed that
Ravana personally selected this site to construct a temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva.
- Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh: The temple in Mandsaur is believed to be the location where the
wedding of Ravana and Mandodari happened. The temple is considered to be
of great antiquity, with evidence of ancient scripts from the Harappan
civilization discovered adjacent to the deities.
- Gadchiroli, Maharashtra: A segment of the Gond tribe pays
homage to Ravana and his son, Meghananda. These tribals hold special
prayers dedicated to Ravana during their tribal festival, called Falgun.
Source: Places in India where Ravana is worshipped, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Nov 3, 2023
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