Kumbhakarna (Sleeping Giant)
Kumbhakarna is a powerful rakshasa and the younger brother of Ravana from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Despite his gigantic size and enormous appetite, he is described as a virtuous character and a great warrior. He was born with immense strength, having subdued both Indra and Yama. Fearing his power, Indra manipulated Brahma to curse Kumbhakarna to sleep like the dead. At Ravana's plea, the curse was commuted so Kumbhakarna sleeps for six months and wakes for six months. During his waking period, he wreaks havoc and devours to his heart's content. In the Bhagavata Purana, he is said to be the inc