Tharaka

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Tharaka (Pronounced Thaa-ra-ka), was a mythological king from Lanka.

According to legend, he designed the craft, "Dandu Monara", which was able to fly, but he was unable to build it. And the king Ravana built it. Stories told from Ramayana tell of abducting queen Seetha from Rama.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sonya Rhie Quintanilla (2000). "Āyāgapaṭas: Characteristics, Symbolism, and Chronology". Artibus Asiae 60 (1). 
  2. ^ All India Ramayana Conference (1973). Sree Rama Sahasranama Dasakoti Archana Festival. Sree Seetha Ramabhaktha. 
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