Ravana and the origin of his race
Daitya King Sukesa was married to Gandharva princess, Manimaya and had three sons with her: Malyavantha, Sumali, and Mali. The three brothers performed a great penance and had boons from Bramha Deva. The Great Sculptor Architect of Daityas’ namely Maya (Mayasur) built Swarna Lanka for the three. The 3 brothers settle in Lanka and started invading all the three Lokas and harassing people. Then Devaganas along with their King Indra went to Lord Siva seeking his help. Lord Siva directed them to Lord Vishnu and then Vishnu came for the rescue of all the three Lokas. He killed Mali with his Sudarashana Chakra. Afraid of Vishnu, Sumali and Malyavanth left Lanka and ran to Pathala Lok. Then Kubera, the son of Vishwavasu took the control of Lanka and started living there. Kubera Suketu, a yaksha king performed tapasya for an offspring. Suketu had desired a son, but Lord Brahma blessed him with a strong and beautiful daughter. She was a beautiful princess Tadaka who...