FUN FACTS YOU CERTAINLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT 'KUMBHAKARNA' !!

1. Along with his brothers, Ravana and Vibhishana, he performed a major yajna and penance to please Lord Brahma. When the time came for asking a boon (blessing) from Brahma, his tongue was tied by goddess Saraswati (acting on Indra's request). So instead of asking for "Indraasana" (seat of Indra), he asked for "Nidraasana" (bed for sleeping).

2. Kumbhakarna slept and was awake for six months each. On waking up after 6 months he use to be so hungry that he use to eat everything in the vicinity, including humans.

3. During the war, Ravana went into battle and was humiliated by Rama and his army. He decided that he needed the help of his brother Kumbhakarna, who was then awakened with great difficulty. He woke up only after one thousand elephants walked over him.

4. In Bengali colloquial, a person who snores loudly or is difficult to awaken is called a Kumbhokarno.

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