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The Pushpaka Vimaana – Is there truth behind the mythology?

18/08/201407/02/2018 Paramu Kurumathur Epics Aerial Chariot, Ancient Aircrafts, Ashtadhyayi, Hot Air Balloon, Jatayu, Panini, Pushpaka Vimana, Rama, Ramayana, Ravana, Sita, Valmiki

Introduction This post looks at the mythology of Kubera's Pushpaka Vimaana (the aerial chariot), that was snatched away by Raavana after he defeated Kubera in battle. This Vimaana was used by Raavana to abduct and carry Siita away to Lanka. This has been described in the great epic Ramaayana, written by Vaalmiiki. What is the … Continue reading The Pushpaka Vimaana – Is there truth behind the mythology?

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