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Shiva Dhanush was the bow of lord Shiva. The same was considered to be very heavy and powerful. The person with divine blessings and purpose could get power to lift it and use it. This bow was given by Shiva to Janaka - father of Janaki or Sita. The bow was kept as a test so that one who could string the bow would marry Sita. Lord Rama broke the bow and married Sita. For the Jewish ritual of mourning, see Shivah. ... Sita, in Hindu mythology is the wife of Rama. ... Sita, in Hindu mythology is the wife of Rama. ... This article is about a Hindu incarnation of God (i. ... Sita, in Hindu mythology is the wife of Rama. ...


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