Jambumali, Jambumālī: 2 definitions

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Jambumālī (जम्बुमाली).—A Rākṣasa (giant) who was the son of Prahasta. Hanūmān killed this Rākṣasa in a fight, when he went to Laṅkā in search of Sītā. (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa Sundarakāṇḍa, Sarga 44).

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

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Jambumali (जम्बुमली):The warrior Ravana sends to slay Hanuman when Hanuman not satisfied with finding Sita dashed about the Asoka grove and broke the trees and spoiled the pavilions.

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