Ravanolbhavam


Ravanolbhavam (The Origin of Ravana) is a Kathakali play(Aattakatha) authored by Kallekulangara Raghava Pisharodi in Malayalam. Based on the Ramayana, it narrates the story surrounding the origin of Ravana and his rise to power following his penance to Brahma.[1][2] A major part of the play involves the arrogant Ravana enacting the tale of how, by means of a severe penance, he came in possession of boons from Brahma.[3]

References

  1. ^ Vasudevan, Vinu (8 July 2010). "Remarkable Ravana". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. ^ Nampoothiri, Hareesh N. (26 November 2015). "Many faces of Ravana". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ^ K, Achuthan T. (9 February 2021). "Pristine and powerful recital of 'Ravanolbhavam'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 August 2021.