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Lavana

LAVANA. [Source: Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology] A Rakshasa, son of Madhu by Kumbhinasi, the sister of Ravana and daughter of Visravas. He inherited from his father an invincible trident which had been presented to him by Siva. He was surprised without his weapon and killed by Satraghna. Lavana was king of Mathura and Satrughna succeeded him.

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