A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1228

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2. A monkey chief, said to be a son of Viswa-karma. According to the Rāmāyana, he had the power of making stones float in water. He was in Rāma's army and built the bridge of stone called Rāma-setu, or Nala-setu, from the continent to Ceylon, over which Rāma passed with his army.