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In Hindu mythology, Hanuman is the monkey god and King of Hindustan. He was a devoted follower of the god-king Rama, and assisted Rama in the recovery of his wife, Sita, from Ravana of Lanka by taking an army of monkeys with Rama and Lakshman to defeat the demon Ravana.
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In Hindu mythology, Lakshman was the brother of Rama, and accompanied Rama, Hanuman and the army of monkeys in the expedition to defeat the demon Ravana and rescue Rama's wife Sita.
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Navaratri is an annual Hindu festival celebrated over nine days in September through October. Observed throughout India, it commemorates the slaying of demons by Rama and the goddess Durga; in some places it is dedicated to all female deities.
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In Hindu mythology, Ravana (also known as Ravan) is the demon King of Lanka who abducted Sita, the wife of Rama.
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Rama is a Chibchan language spoken in Nicaragua.
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