Demon Mali is known in Hindu scriptures of his valor. He was
the son of Sukesa and his wife Devavati. Story of demon Mali is found in the
Uttara Ramayana.
Mali along with his two brothers, Sumali and Malyavan,
performed intense austerities and pleased Brahma.
When Brahma appeared before them, they asked the following boons –
When Brahma appeared before them, they asked the following boons –
They must be invincible,
They must be destroyers of their enemies,
They must have long life
They must become rich and powerful and
They must ever remain friendly to each other
After becoming powerful, they ordered Vishwakarma to build a
magnificent palace in Lanka. The brothers married and lived happily here.