Did Ravan actually came to Swayambar :-/- Page 2

Originally posted by: Rishi_

if its not in valmiki ramayan then it may be a local folktale and in that case ur right.
since valmiki ramayan is always considered to be the original and authentic ramayan.

so other versions may be just local versions which may not be true.

Like others have mentioned, Ravan did not come to the Swayamvar according to Valmiki's or Tulsidas's Ramayan...but I think, most local Ramayans have incorporated it for making it more dramatic, and adding more twists & masala to keep the viewers into it (I really disagree with the latter...because I dont find the need).

Yes Raavan had come But Not Mahadev & parvati... The issue in our Country we have so many different versions of Mytho Stories That we do know what to believe & not to Believe.. Upar Se Tele Industry modify according to their TRPS

There are many versions of stories that CVs can incorporate them and can quote a source. For example, it was the first time in Mahadev that I saw Shiv/Parvati having a daughter. I was so confused that I googled it. It was difficult to find a story, but only thing I found was that there are stories in Bengal and Gujarat about Shiv/Parvati having a daughter. But there was nothing about Nahush/Ashok Sundari marriage. Even in Sati period, which I like the best, had some stories different from what I have read. But they could show more in Sati period as compared to Parvati, there is comparatively little on Sati. So they could incorporate more of their own interpretations. I for one liked their interpretations and logic about the fight between Shiv & Daksh not being only of ego from Daksh's side but also of ideology.

as per my knowledge Raavan did attend Seetha's swayamvaram but he could not lift Shiva's bow..my parents, in-laws and grand parents have told this but i am not sure in which version of Ramayanam does this one is told.