Monday, July 23, 2018

Kumbakarna

Kumbakarna


Kumbakarna who is a patriotic figure of Ramayana, brother of Ravana.
This mask is used in dance for Galungan and Kunigan festivals.

In the epic Ramayana, Kumbakarna (Sanskrit: कुम्भकर्ण; Kumbhakarṇa) is the sister of Ravana, the ghost king of Alengka. Kumbakarna was a very tall and horrible-looking monster, but an officer and often awakened his sister's misdeeds. He has a weakness, sleeping for six months, and during his sleep, he is unable to muster all his strength.

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Meg Williams2009
Location
Ubud Bali,Indonesia
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