Surpanakha's Nose Cut off by Lakshmana
While the exiled Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana were living in the Panchavati forest, the demoness Surpanakha encountered them and fell in love with Rama. After her advances were rejected by both brothers and she attempted to attack Sita in a fit of jealous rage, Lakshmana intervened and cut off her nose and ears. This pivotal event served as the primary catalyst for...