Hindu Mythology

The colorful deities and demons of India...

SUGRÎVA

Hindu God

Picture of the Hindu God Sugrîva from our Hindu mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

King of the Monkeys

He was King Vali (3)’s brother, and looked after the throne when he went missing.

The ungrateful Vali (3) returned in a huff and banished him from the land, but with the help of Hanuman and Rama, Sugrîva defeated his bro and they all lived happily ever after. Probably.

Sugrîva Facts and Figures

Name: Sugrîva
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: OKAY, not bad
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Article last revised on September 18, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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