Khara rakshasa demon in Ramayana

Khara was a terrific man eating rakshasa in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He was well known for his superior skills in warfare.He was the younger cousin of Ravana and the son of Kaikesi's sister Raka.

He was the ruler of the Danda Kingdom. He protected the northern kingdom of Lanka in the mainland and his kingdom bordered with the Kosala Kingdom, which was the kingdom of Rama.

Khara rakshasa demon in Ramayana

Khara was killed by Rama, along with his brother Dushana when he attacked Lord Ram after Shurpanakha's humiliation. After Laxmana cut off Shurpanakha's nose, breasts and ears, Khara fought against Lakshmana and Rama. During this fight, Khara lost.


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