Sugriva the red monkey king
The first attack was commanded by Sugriva the red monkey king. Here, he attacks much smaller demons who are hiding in a giant royal umbrella. (Learn more)
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In this mural scene from the Emerald Buddha Tempple, Sugriva lifts the top of the colorful umbrella with his left hand while attacking the demons inside with a sword held high in his right hand. Several tiny demons are falling head first over the sides from the hidden inside compartment of the giant umbrella.
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