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| Tataka | |
|---|---|
| Ramayana character | |
 Rāma Killing Tāṭakā | |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Rakṣasa |
| Family | Suketu (Father) |
| Spouse | Sunda |
| Children | Mārīca |
Tāṭakā is a minor yakṣī antagonist in the Rāmāyaṇa. Along with her son, Mārīca, Tāṭakā would harass and attack sages performing yajñas in the forest. They were ultimately slain by Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa on behest of their teacher, Viśvāmitra.[1][2]
- ^ Gibbs, Laura. "Mythology and Folklore UN-Textbook: Ramayana: Vishwamitra, Rama's Teacher". Mythology and Folklore UN-Textbook. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Rama and Lakshmana Slay the mighty tataka". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.