Tharaka Explained

Tharaka (pronounced as /ˈtaːrəkə/) was a mythological king from Sri Lanka.

According to legend, he designed the craft "Dandu Monara", which was able to fly, but he was unable to build it. Instead the King Ravana built it, and stories from the Ramayana tell of him using it to abduct Queen Seetha from Rama.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Sonya Rhie Quintanilla. Āyāgapaṭas: Characteristics, Symbolism, and Chronology. Artibus Asiae. 2000. 60. 1. 79–137. 3249941 . 10.2307/3249941.
  2. Book: All India Ramayana Conference. Sree Rama Sahasranama Dasakoti Archana Festival. 1973. Sree Seetha Ramabhaktha.

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