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Surpanakha

Surpanakha is a character from the Indian epic Ramayana. She is a demoness and the sister of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Known for her fierce appearance and impulsive nature, she becomes involved in a series of events after she tries to pursue Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana due to her desire for their brother, Lakshmana. Her actions lead to her disfigurement and set off a chain of events that culminate in the kidnapping of Rama's wife, Sita. Surpanakha's character highlights themes of desire, revenge, and the consequences of impulsive behavior in the epic.