Mandodari (मन्दोदरी) combines the Sanskrit manda (soft) and udara (belly) — "soft-bellied." The **principal queen of Ravana, demon king of Lanka, in the Ramayana** — **considered one of the five great virtuous women (Panchakanya)** despite being married to the great villain. **Repeatedly urged Ravana to return Sita and abandon his wicked path.**
Featured throughout the Ramayana.
Mandodari reduces to four — the number of Ramayana virtuous queen.