Vali also called as Vaali or Bali is an important character in the Ramayana. He is the Monkey King who was killed Rama (the avatar of Vishnu). His family includes his father (Indra), Sugriva (younger brother), son (Angada) and Vanara (the monkey race). Vriksharaja is the biological father of Vali. His wife’s name is Tara. Tara was a celestial nymph produced during the churning of the ocean.
In the epic Ramayana, he was the King of Kishkindha. During the Treta Yuga, Vali is believed to be very unbeatable. Ravana, one of the greatest warriors suffered defeat in the hands of Vali. Vali had received a blessing to get half the strength, his enemy had. Rama was aware of this and accordingly hid behind the trees and then killed Vali. Since Vali and his brother Sugriva had similar appearances, Rama was confused and failed in his first attempt to kill Vali. However in the next attempt, Rama was able to recognize Vali as Sugriva wore a garland of red flowers and went into the boxing arena to fight with Vali. Rama killed Vali with an arrow. Rama also granted Vali moksha, after which Sugriva convinced Angada his son to stand by Rama’s army and also support Sugriva his uncle in all his work.
While sitting in penance, Lord Brahma granted Vali this boon. Thus Vali became attained the power of almost 70,000 elephants and became invincible. Vali was so courageous that he was willing to fight against anyone be it anyone including Angada, his son.
