Dhanyamalini

In Hindu mythology Dhanyamalini was the second wife of Ravana. She was a gentle and caring woman. Her true identity is unknown but some stories refer to her as the daughter of Maya and sister of Mandodari. She referred to have saved Sita from Ravana's rage when she insulted him. Dhanyamalini had four sons from Ravana, they were Atikaya, Narantaka, Devantaka and Trishira.

Dhanyamalini
Mandodari (Left) and Dhanyamalini (right) with attendant Concubine in the funeral of Ravana., a scene from the Ramakien in Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.
DevanagariDhanyamalini
AbodeLanka
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SiblingsMandodari
SpouseRavana
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Dhanyamalini wife of Ravana in Thai art.
Dhanyamalini (Left) and Mandodari (right) with Shurpanakha., a scene from the Ramakien in Wat Suthat, Bangkok.
Ravana helps his Wife is Mandodari (Left) with Dhanyamalini (middle) and Concubine (right) escape A fire burn in Lanka., a scene from the Ramakien in Wat Suthat, Bangkok.
Ravana helps his Wife is Mandodari (Left) with Dhanyamalini (middle) and Concubine (right) escape A fire burn in Lanka., a scene from the Ramakien in Wat Phanan Choeng, Ayutthaya.
Sugriva destroys Chatra of Lanka while Ravana hugs his wife Mandodari (left) and Dhanyamalini (right), a scene from the Ramakien in Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.

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