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Ram Mandir: 7 demons Lord Ram killed during 14 years of forest exile

Embark on a riveting journey into the timeless narrative of Lord Rama, a revered figure in Hindu lore. Here are 7 demons he killed during his 14 year exile in the forest

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Lord Rama killed Maricha

He was a demon in the form of a golden deer, sent by Ravana to lure Rama away from Sita. Rama shot an arrow at Maricha, and he was killed

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Lord Rama killed Kabandha

While in the Panchavati forest, Rama encountered Kabandha, a demon with a distorted form. Rama and Lakshmana helped Kabandha attain moksha (liberation) by killing him

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Lord Rama and Laxmana killed Surpanakha

Shurpanakha, the sister of Ravana, played a key role in the events leading to the abduction of Sita. Rama did not kill her, but Lakshmana mutilated her nose during the encounter

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Lord Rama killed Trishira

Yet another demon commander and brother of Khara and Dushana. Trishira met his end at the hands of Rama during the same confrontation in the Dandaka Forest

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Lord Rama killed Dushana

Dushana was another demon commander and brother of Khara. He was also killed by Rama in the same battle

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Lord Rama killed Subahu

Another demon sent by Ravana to obstruct Rama's path. Rama killed Subahu in a battle

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Lord Rama killed Khara

Rama encountered Khara and his army of demons in the Dandaka Forest. In the ensuing battle, Rama killed Khara

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