What Did Ravana Do to Sita After Kidnapping Her?

After abducting Sita, the demon king Ravana brought her to his kingdom of Lanka, where he held her captive and initiated attempts to win her over.

Upon her arrival in Lanka, Ravana's primary actions included:

• Transporting Her to Lanka: Sita was forcibly carried across the ocean to Ravana's island kingdom of Lanka, his formidable stronghold.
• Confining Her to the Ashoka Garden: Instead of a harsh dungeon, Ravana chose to hold Sita captive within the beautiful Ashoka Garden (Ashoka Vatika), a serene grove within his palace complex. This location, while outwardly pleasant, served as her prison.
• Appointing Demoness Guards: To ensure she remained his prisoner and prevent any escape, Ravana specifically ordered a group of demonesses (rakshasis) to keep a constant and strict watch over Sita. They were her appointed guardians, tasked with monitoring her every move and ensuring her confinement.
• Attempting to Woo Her: While Sita was his captive, Ravana repeatedly tried to persuade and coerce her into becoming his queen, often employing both threats and allure, though his advances were consistently rejected.

These measures ensured Sita's secure imprisonment while Ravana pursued his desire for her.