Characters of the Ramayana
Discover the divine and mortal beings who shaped the epic tale of dharma, devotion, and righteousness.
Lord Rama
Prince of Ayodhya, Avatar of Vishnu
The seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, embodiment of dharma and ideal king. Known for his unwavering devotion to duty and righteousness.
Sita
Princess of Mithila, Avatar of Lakshmi
Daughter of Earth, wife of Lord Rama, and embodiment of wifely devotion and inner strength.
Hanuman
Divine Vanara
The mighty vanara who helped Rama find Sita and proved instrumental in the war against Ravana.
Jatayu
Divine Vulture
The noble bird who fought Ravana to protect Sita and sacrificed his life in the process.
Lakshmana
Prince of Ayodhya
Rama's devoted younger brother who accompanied him during his exile and fought by his side.
Dasharatha
King of Ayodhya
The father of Rama, known for his righteousness and the tragic dilemma he faced.
Kausalya
Queen of Ayodhya
Mother of Rama, a symbol of maternal love and devotion, who plays a crucial role in Rama's upbringing.
Urmila
Wife of Lakshmana
The devoted wife of Lakshmana who stayed in Ayodhya during the exile, representing silent sacrifice.
Bharata
Prince of Ayodhya
The righteous brother of Rama who ruled Ayodhya as his regent, keeping Rama's sandals on the throne.
Kaikeyi
Queen of Ayodhya
Mother of Bharata, whose actions led to Rama's exile, though she later repented her decisions.
Sumitra
Queen of Ayodhya
Mother of Lakshmana and Shatrughna, known for her wisdom and sacrifice in letting Lakshmana accompany Rama.
Manthara
Maid of Kaikeyi
The maid who influenced Kaikeyi to ask for Rama's exile and Bharata's coronation.
Ravana
King of Lanka
The powerful demon king who abducted Sita, leading to the great war.
Mandodari
Queen of Lanka
The principal wife of Ravana, known for her wisdom and attempts to guide her husband away from his destructive path.
Indrajit
Prince of Lanka
The mighty son of Ravana, who earned his name by defeating Indra, known for his magical warfare abilities.
Kumbhakarna
Brother of Ravana
A powerful demon, who despite his fearsome appearance, possesses great wisdom and loyalty.
Vibhishana
Brother of Ravana
The righteous brother of Ravana who chose dharma over family loyalty and joined Rama's cause.
Maricha
Demon Shapeshifter
The demon who transformed into a golden deer to lure Rama away from Sita, enabling her abduction.
Sugriva
King of Vanaras
The king of the vanaras, who forms an alliance with Rama and plays a crucial role in the battle against Ravana.
Vali
Former King of Kishkindha
The powerful brother of Sugriva, known for his immense strength and complex relationship with his brother.
Angada
Prince of Kishkindha
Son of Vali who joins Rama's army, proving to be a valuable ally in the war against Ravana.
Guha
Guardian of Lanka
The powerful guardian of Lanka who joins Rama's army, proving to be a valuable ally in the war against Ravana.
Vasishtha
Rishi
The sage who teaches Rama the art of archery and provides spiritual guidance.
Viswamitra
Rishi
The sage who teaches Rama the art of archery and provides spiritual guidance.
Siva
God
The god of destruction and transformation, known for his fierce form and his role in the cosmic dance of creation and destruction.
Ganga
River
The goddess of the Ganges, known for her cleansing powers and her role in the cosmic dance of creation and destruction.