In the epic
Ramayana, Kishkinda was the kingdom of Bali, Sugriva's brother. Later the realm was handed over to Sugriva by
Ram, after killing Bali. Kishkinda-Kanta, a portion in the Ramayana depicts the meeting of Ram and
Lakshman with
Hanuman and Sugriva. Kishkinda is believed to be part of
Karnataka, near
Hampi.
