Discover the Ramayana Beyond the Screen
Seven source-linked stories, a character guide, five-question quizzes and bhajans. Begin without signing up.
A journey through seven stories
- The princes of Ayodhya
Begin with Rama's family: four brothers whose relationships shape the epic.
- Rama and Shiva's bow
At Janaka's court, an extraordinary bow becomes central to Rama and Sita's marriage.
- A promise and the forest
Rama responds to a sudden change in his future by accepting his father's promise.
- Why Bharata takes the sandals
Two brothers discuss duty, authority and the promise that keeps Rama in the forest.
- Friendship witnessed by fire
Hanuman brings Rama and Sugriva together; a shared commitment begins.
- Hanuman crosses the ocean
The search for Sita leads Hanuman across the sea, through encounters requiring different responses.
- A ring that brings reassurance
Hanuman offers Sita a recognisable sign from Rama and words of reassurance.
Meet the characters
Rama: Dasharatha and Kausalya's son.
Sita: Janaka proposes her marriage to Rama.
Bharata: Rama's brother, who asks for his sandals.
Hanuman: Rama's messenger in the search for Sita.
Sugriva: Rama's friend, introduced by Hanuman.
Lakshmana: Rama's brother, with him at Sugriva's meeting.
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