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4 unusual facts about Laxman


Laxman

Bangaru Laxman, Indian politician

Laxman pronounced as Lakshman, brother of Rama in the Indian epic Ramayana

Sanjeevi

In the Ramayana when Laxman fainted, hit by Indrajit's arrow, Lord Hanuman brought Sanjeeevi hill from Dronagiri in Himalayas for saving life of Laxman.

Shamli district

Another fable describes Shamli as a place where Lord Hanuman rested during his journey to fetch "Sanjivani Booti" from the Himalayas for Laxman.


Bangaru Laxman

Laxman was involved in a major controversy when a private TV network when Tehelka allegedly showed him taking bribes from Mathew Samuel on a hidden camera while he was the president of the BJP.

Durga Vahini

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal claimed the play depicted Rama, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman in "indecent" way.

Indian cricket team in Pakistan in 2005–06

India suffered a collapse after lunch, losing 4/45 as Laxman (90), Dravid (103, run out), Sachin Tendulkar (14, walking despite replays suggesting he missed the ball) and Yuvraj Singh (4) were all dismissed.

Laxmangarh

Laxman Singh of Sikar constructed the Laxmangarh Fort in 1862 AD, and around it he established the present Laxmangarh town, which was founded in 1864 AD.

Matsumae clan

Laxman saw this as an opportunity to work towards the opening of Japan, and suggested this to Catherine the Great, who agreed.

Shiva Shankar

He composed music for prominent lyricists such as Ram Man Trishit, Kiran Kharel, Bhabuk, Yadab Kharel, Laxman Lohani, and MBB Shah (Mahendra of Nepal).

Usha Poudel

Usha Poudel has acted in 21 films, including Karma, Muna Madan, Godhuli, Timro Maya, Pyari Bahini, Ganga, Jetho Kancho, Ram Laxman, Baaz, Krodh and Maya Nagara.


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