THE LIVING ARCHIVE
About Kampana
Angada is the son of Vali and one of the leaders of the Vanaras, the monkey allies of Rama. Kampana belongs to the opposing Rakshasa force, the supernatural warriors defending Ravana’s city. His duel takes place amid the wider battle rather than as an isolated encounter.
AT A GLANCE
Identity & Context
- Identity
- Rakshasa
- Form
- Rakshasa warrior / ruler
- Tradition
- Ramayana
- World & Associations
- Lanka campaign
Kampana Rakshasa — Rakshasa Kampana in the Lanka-war context; distinguish similarly named divine or mortal figures.
Family Context
The available reference record does not establish a complete family genealogy. No parents, consorts, or descendants are inferred from the name alone.
IN THE TRADITION
Recorded Context
Story Connections
- Lanka-war warrior lists
ROLE & ESSENCE
Attributes & Significance
Role
Rakshasa Kampana in the Lanka-war context; distinguish similarly named divine or mortal figures.
Attributes & Abilities
- Rakshasa combat
TRADITION & MEANING
Traditions & Interpretations
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Artwork & Archive Notes
Objects & Emblems
No named weapon or artifact is specified in this profile’s reference record. This does not establish that the figure never used one.
Visual Identity
Where artwork is shown, it is a contemporary illustrative interpretation. This reference record does not establish a fixed portrait, colour scheme, or complete set of iconographic attributes for this figure.
Tradition Note
The accounts belong to Ramayana. Genealogy, theological interpretation, and portrayal can differ between texts and regional retellings.
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Angada recovers from Kampana’s mace blow and kills him.
Shonitaksha advances after witnessing Kampana’s death.