Ahiravana is a powerful demon king of Patala, the netherworld, known for his sorcery and shape-shifting abilities. As a master of illusion and dark magic, he can infiltrate even the most well-guarded places, using deception to ensnare his enemies. Unlike the brute strength of his brother Ravana, Ahiravana relies on cunning and ritualistic sacrifices to gain power. He is closely associated with the goddess Mahamaya, to whom he offers victims in exchange for greater strength. His greatest weakness lies in the five sacred lamps that sustain his life—only by extinguishing them all at once can he be destroyed.