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What are the curses given to Ravana?
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Did Ravana from Ramayana lust over Goddess Parvati?
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Where is the Panchvati mentioned in Ramayana located in present day India?
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Orthodox written form of Sanskrit character Kleem?
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Why Nãrãyana (Vishnu) had to pray Rudra (Shiva) to obtain supreme powers? (excerpt from Mahãbhãrata)
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