Chapter-XXV: Shurpanakha

Shurpanakha was the beloved sister of Ravan she was also called Candranakha and Meenakshi.

These names were given to her because of the beautiful nails and eyes she had. She fell in love with the king of Kalkeya Danavas Vidyuthjihva.

They married each other but Ravan was not happy with this. It is said he killed Vidyujihva himself or was forced to kill him when Kalkeya Danavas planned a secret attack or they went to the DevasurSangram and the king was killed there. It is said that Ravan promised Shurpanakha that he will make her remarriage with anybody she liked.

On the other hand Shurpanakha vowed in her mind to destroy Ravana.