| Rumā | |
|---|---|
| Queen of Kishkindha | |
| Spouse | Vali Sugriva |
| House | Kishkindha |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Rumā (Sanskrit:रूमा) is avanara also known as Tara and as the queen ofKishkindha mentioned in the epicRamayana. She is the wife of KingSugrīva, who ruled over the vanara kingdom of Kishkindha.[1]
Ruma finds her mention in Book IV (Kishkindha Kanda) ofRamayana. Sugriva fell in love with Ruma. But Ruma's father did not approve. Hence, Sugriva with the help of Hanuman, abducted Ruma and they married each other. Ruma was taken away fromSugriva byVāli following the strife of two royalVānara brothers. Later, the fact of Rumā being withheld by Vāli became the primary justification forRama's slaying Vāli and helping Sugrīva to become the sovereign ofKishkindha. When accused by Vāli of lowly, treacherous, and unexpected assassination from the shades by Rama's arrow, Rāma says his assassination was a just punishment for the sin Vāli committed when he robbed Sugrīva of Rumā or Tara, his wedded spouse, and used her for his pleasure.[2][3][4]
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