Jambavan, the King of the Bears, is a captivating historical figure in Hinduism. This legendary sloth bear was supposedly created by Lord Brahma to help Lord Ram to defeat the demon king, Ravan. But that's not all; Jambavan's epic adventures also include being present during Samudra Manthan and clapping his hands with glee while watching Lord Vishnu battle demons.

Legend has it that Jambavan was born when Lord Brahma was meditating and yawning, and a bear emerged from his yawn. Interestingly, the name Jambavan is derived from either the place he was born, Jambudwipa, or from the Sanskrit word for 'yawn,' Jrimbhan. Though his age is unknown, he is said to have witnessed many historical events, including Vamana's acquisition of the three worlds from Mahabali, which he celebrated by circling around Vishnu seven times!