Overview
The Ramayana is one of the largest ancient epics in world literature, composed by sage Valmiki. It follows Prince Rama's quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana with the help of an army of monkeys.
7 Kandas
24,000 Verses
~7,000 Years Old
Key Characters
Lord Rama
The seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, epitome of dharma and ideal king.
King of Ayodhya
Maryada Purushottam
Sita Devi
Avatar of Goddess Lakshmi, epitome of womanly virtues and devotion.
Daughter of Earth
Agni Pariksha
Lord Hanuman
The divine vanara, embodiment of devotion and strength.
Son of Vayu
Sanjeevani Bearer
Ravana
The powerful king of Lanka and primary antagonist.
King of Lanka
Great Scholar