Mainda is one of the monkeys mentioned in the Ramayana and
Mahabharata. The vanara was a minister of King Sugriva. He was one of the
leaders who led the monkeys who went in search of Mata Sita.
In the battle in the Ramayana, he along with other Vanaras
fainted. They woke up after they were sprinkled with water given by Kubera.
During the Mahabharata period, Mainda was living in a cave
in Kishkinda. Sahadeva, one of the Pandavas, who led a victory campaign to South,
was defeated by him.
Mainda was pleased with the courage of Sahadeva. He gave him
valuable gifts and supported his campaign.