Why do women cover their faces before Ravana’s statue in Mandsaur. Women from the Namdev community traditionally cover their faces with a ghunghat when passing Ravana’s statue in the town of Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh. The community regards Ravana as its son-in-law, believing his wife, Mandodari, belonged to their community. The practice of covering their faces is considered a mark of respect towards Ravana as their son-in-law.