Burning of Lanka
After successfully finding Sita in Lanka and delivering Rama’s message, Hanuman allows himself to be captured by Ravana’s forces to assess the enemy's strength. As punishment, Ravana orders his tail to be set on fire. Hanuman escapes, using the burning tail to set fire to large parts of Lanka, demonstrating his divine might and spreading terror among the rakshasas.
Burning of Lanka
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- HanumanMessenger and Warrior
As Rama’s messenger, Hanuman fearlessly enters Lanka, finds Sita, delivers Rama’s ring and message, gets captured, and retaliates by burning down parts of Lanka with his fiery tail.
- SitaWife of Rama, Captive of Ravana
Sita is discovered in the Ashoka Vatika garden, where Hanuman gives her hope and assurance of Rama’s rescue.
- RavanaKing of Lanka, Antagonist
After hearing of Hanuman's intrusion, Ravana orders his execution, which is changed to the burning of Hanuman’s tail upon counsel from his ministers.
- VibhishanaRavana’s Brother and Wise Counselor
Vibhishana advises Ravana against killing a messenger, resulting in the alternative punishment of burning Hanuman’s tail.