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]
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]