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Ruma

deity Hindu single tradition · 2

Ruma rose, along with other apsaras, from the ocean of milk during its churning by the gods and the demons, to acquire the elixir of life (amrita). She is the wife of Sugriva, seized by Vali in retaliation for Sugriva taking Tara.

↻ synthesized from 2 sources

When

First attested
400 BCE
Attested period
-400 – 2020
Historical notes
Ramayana dates to 4th century BCE.

Relationships

co occurs with
Mayavi, Dewi Tari, Lakshmana, Sita, Nila, Mainda, Dvivida, Makardhwaja, Sharabha, Taar, Sūrya, Indra, Ravana, Taras, Vali, Sushena, Brihaspati, Hanuman, Macchanu, Anjana, Nala, Kesari, Angada
consort of
Sugriva, Rama

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (2)
  1. Tara (Ramayana)
  2. Vanara

Source passages

“Rama forms an alliance with Sugriva, whom he will help; in order to defeat Vali and regain his wife Ruma and his kingship.”

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