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Pushpaka, Flying Chariot
In the Ramayana, the Pushpaka is described as the vahana of Ravana.

 Pushpaka, Flying ChariotIn the epic Ramayana, the Pushpaka is described as the vahana of Ravana. The Pushpaka chariot bears a resemblance to the Sun and belongs to the powerful Ravana. The chariot had wings.

Pushpaka was originally made by Maya for Kubera, the God of wealth. It was stolen by the demon king Ravana.

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