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Introduction
Episode overview
The Lord incarnated upon the earth nine times. The seventh was known as "Ram Avatar." Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan is the story of the incarnation. It covers the entire story in detail up to Ram's coronation.
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Birth of Rama
Episode overview
The saga of Ramayan: Gods' Pray to Lord Vishnu to be born on earth. King Dashrath performs yagna to blessed with a son. Birth and childhood of Shri Ram
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Rama and brothers go to Gurukul
Episode overview
Childhood of the siblings, sacred thread ceremony of the brothers and fundamental education imparted in Gurukul.
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Continuing Gurukul
Episode overview
Continuation of education in Gurukul and completion of studies in gurukul with singing praise of lord Mahadev on maha shiva rathri.
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Vishwamitra & Taraka Vadh
Episode overview
After returning To Ayodhya, Vishwamitra requests King Dashrath for his son Ram to accompany him to his ashram and protect his yagna. Ram slays Taraka. Vishwamitra bestows divine weapons upon Ram. Battle of Ram and Lakshman with Subahu and Mareech.
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Story of Ganga and Redemption of Ahilya
Episode overview
Shri Ram and Lakshman proceed to Mithila. Sage Viswamithra recites the story of Ganga to Ram and Lakshman. Ram redeems Ahilya of her curse. Shri Ram and Lakshman reach Mithila along with Sage Viswamithra.
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Ram meets Sita
Episode overview
Janak welcomes Vishwamitra, Ram and Lakshman in Mithila. Ram first sets eyes upon Janak's daughter, Princess Sita in the royal garden.
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Sita's Swayamvara
Episode overview
Seeking a suitable husband for his daughter Sita, King Janak conducts a Swayamvar. Kings and Princes from all over come to Mithila seeking Sita's hand in marriage, yet fail to pass King Janak's test of lifting and stringing the Shiv Dhanush.
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Breaking of the Shiv Dhanush
Episode overview
With Vishwamitra's blessing, Ram moves to string the Shiv Dhanush bow. Lifting it with ease, he proceeds to string it, breaking the mighty weapon. King Janak is pleased and Sita garlands .. show full overview
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Marriage Preparations
Episode overview
King Janak sends word to Ayodhya to inform King Dasharath of the engagement of Ram and Sita. Overjoyed, the entire Ayodhya royal family come to Mithila to prepare for the wedding. After .. show full overview
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Ram and Sita's Marriage
Episode overview
Ram, Bharath, Lakshman and Shartughna are married to Sita, Mandavi, Urmila and Shruthakirti respectively in a grand ceremony as the whole of Mithila celebrates.
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Sita's arrival at Ayodhya
Episode overview
King Janak tearfully bids farewell tho his beloved daughter Sita and other 3 princesses, as they depart for Ayodhya with their new husband and family. The four daughters-in-law are welcomed in Ayodhya.
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Discussion on Dasharatha's heir
Episode overview
Vishwamitra releases Ram and Lakshman from his service and departs Ayodhya. King Dashrath decides to appoint Ram as his heir and and abdicate from the throne. While the whole of Ayodhya .. show full overview
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Rajyabhishek
Episode overview
Celebrations mark the proclamation of Ram as heir to the throne but Manthra provokes Kaikayee into sabotaging the coronation. Manthra advises Kaikayee to utilise the 2 boons that were .. show full overview
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Kaikayi demands her boons
Episode overview
Kaikayee demands that King Dasharath fulfill a promise he made a long time ago in the form of two boons. Unable to change her mind, Dasharath is forced to appoint Bharath as the future .. show full overview
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Preparing for the journey to the forest
Episode overview
Ram prepares to go to the forest. Sita and Lakshman also resolve to go to forest with Ram.
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Departing Ayodhya
Episode overview
King Dasharath denounces Kaikayi as his wife and falls into a deep depression due to separation from Ram. The grief stricken people of Ayodhya try to stop Ram from going to the forest, but Ram is steadfast in his determination to go to the forest.
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Meeting Nishadraj Guha
Episode overview
Ram, Lakshman and Sita are welcomed by Guha, king of the Nishadas, who arranges for the trio to cross the river Ganga by boat.
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Rishi Bharadwaja's Ashram
Episode overview
After fulfilling the condition of Khevat, Ram, Lakshman and Sita cross the Ganga and meet Rishi Bharadwaja at his ashram. They take leave of Guha and proceed to Chitrakoot.
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Valmiki's Ashram and Chitrakoot
Episode overview
Ram, Lakshman and Sita pay a visit to Maharishi Valmiki who advises them to settle in Chitrakoot.
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King Dasharath's Death
Episode overview
Sumant returns to Ayodhya alone having failed in convincing Ram and Sita to return to Ayodhya. King Dasharath mourns the separation from his son. In depression, he remembers a a curse .. show full overview
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Bharath returns to Ayodhya
Episode overview
In Nanihal, Bharath has a strange premonition. Sage Vasishta and Sumant send a messenger to Kaikeya kingdom asking Bharath and Shatrughna to return to Ayodhya. Bharath returns to Ayodhya .. show full overview
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Bharath rejects to become King
Episode overview
Bharath performs King Dasharath's last rites. Bharath rejects Ayodhya's crown. Bharath decided to crown Shri Ram in the forest and return with him bring him back to Ayodhya.
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Bharath & Shatrughan go to meet Rama
Episode overview
Bharath & Shatrughan are accompanied by the gurus, the queens, the courtiers & the people of Ayodhya to the forest. They reach the outskirts of the territory of Nishadraj. Guha suspects .. show full overview
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Bharath meets Rama
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Lakshman sees Bharath approaching them in the forest with Ayodhya's army and incorrectly assumes that Bharath wishes to wage war and kill Ram. Ram cautions Lakshman against such rash .. show full overview
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Bharath returns to Ayodhya with Rama's Paduka
Episode overview
In Chitrakoot, Bharath conducts a meeting to plead with Shri Ram to return to Ayodhya. Ram refuses to return before 14 years in order to honour his father's promise. King Janak arrives .. show full overview
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Rama's 'Paduka' installed on the throne of Ayodhya
Episode overview
Shri Rams Paduka is installed on the throne of Ayodhya. Bharath dons the sages robe & rules Ayodhya as Shri Ram's representative from Nandigram,
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Sita meets Sage Atri & Mother Anusuiya
Episode overview
Sita meets sage Atri & mother Anusuiya. Ram, Lakshman & Sita arrive at Sage Sharbhanga's ashram. Anusuya gifts sita jewels and clothes that never get soiled.
1x28
Dandakaranya
Episode overview
In Dandakaranya, seeing the bones of the sages, Shri Ram vows to take revenge on the demons who harass and kill sages and rishis involved in religious practices. Shri Ram meets Sage .. show full overview
1x29
First meeting with Jatayu, Sita in Panchavati
Episode overview
First meeting of Ram with Jatayu. Jatayu tells Ram of his friendship with King Dasharath. Shri Ram, Lakshman & Sita decide to stay in Panchavati. Shurpanaka's attempt to charm Shri Ram .. show full overview
1x30
Shurpanaka Encounter
Episode overview
Shurpanaka provokes her brothers, Demons Khar & Dooshan to avenge her insult. Shri Ram kills Khar & Dooshan single handedly & destroys their army. Shurpanaka laments in Ravans court and asks him to avenge her insult.
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Kidnap Plan by Ravan
Episode overview
Ravan decides to kidnap Sita and seeks the support of Mareech. Mareech reluctantly agrees and becomes golden deer. Shri Ram, at Sita's behest, goes after the deer
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Kidnapping of Sita
Episode overview
Shri Ram shoots Mareech who is in the form of golden deer. Mareech calls out to Lakshman and Sita while he is dying, mimicing Ram's voice. Sita forces Lakshman to go to Ram's aid, .. show full overview
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Shri Ram & Lakshman meet wounded Jatayu
Episode overview
Shri Ram & Lakshman meet wounded Jatayu. Jatayu tell Ram of Sita's kidnapping by Ravan and dies. Shri Ram performs the last rites of Jatayu. In Lanka, Ravan send Sita to Ashoka Vatika.
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Shri Ram & Lakshman reach Shabari's ashram
Episode overview
In forest Shri Ram kills Khabanda on his request and releases him from the curse of Rishi Sthulshira. He tells Shri Ram that he would get help from Sugriv and asks Shri Ram to proceed .. show full overview
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Hanuman meets Shri Ram
Episode overview
Sugriv notices two strangers & sends Hanuman to investigate. Hanuman meets the strangers and recognizes them as Shri Ram and Lakshman. Hanuman happily carries the two brothers on his shoulders to the top of the hill to meet Sugriv.
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Friendship between Shri Ram & Sugriv
Episode overview
Friendship blossoms between Shri Ram & Sugriv. Shri Ram sees Sita's jewels & becomes emotional. He promises Sugriv his help to vanquish Vali.
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Sugriv tells Shri Ram about Vali
Episode overview
Sugriv tells Shri Ram about Vali and the cause of the misunderstanding between them. He also states that he was chased out of the kingdom. Vali asks his son Angad to support Sugriv and Shri Ram in their quest to free Sita.
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Vali is killed by Shri Ram
Episode overview
Shri Ram convinces Sugriv of his strength & removes his doubts. Battle erupts between Sugriv & Vali and Vali is mortally wounded by Shri Ram.
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Sugriv becomes king
Episode overview
Sugriv is repentant and in tears. Vali consoles him and tells him that his first and formost duty is to help Shri Ram find his consort. Tara, Vali's wife and son Angad arrive. Tara .. show full overview
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Sugriv and Angad come to Shri Ram for his blessings
Episode overview
After the coronation Sugriv and Angad come to Shri Ram for his blessings. Shri Ram suggests that the search for Sita should start after the monsoon. During the rains, Shri Ram broods .. show full overview
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Lakshman enters Kishikindha in a fury
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Lakshman enters Kishikindha in a fury. Angad goes and informs Hanuman who requests Tara to go and allay Lakshman's wrath. Tara is able to take away the edge of Lakshman's anger and .. show full overview
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Search for Sita
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Passing through a desert, fainting with hunger and thirst, Angad and others notice a cave from which birds come out with their wings wet. They conclude that there is water inside the .. show full overview
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Jambavan reminds Hanuman of his dormant strength
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Jambavan reminds Hanuman of his dormant strength. Hanuman's figure begins to enlarge. From Mahendra Parvat he leaps and flies over the sea. On the way, he politely refuses Mainak's offer .. show full overview
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Ashok Vatika
Episode overview
In Ashok Vatika, Hanuman hides in the branches of the tree under which Sita is seated. Ravan arrives and tries his best to coax Sita to accept him. Insulted by her refusal, Ravan draws .. show full overview
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Hanuman ravages Ashok Vatika
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With Sita's permission, Hanuman eats the fruits of Ashok Vatika and ravages the garden. He fights the guards and kills Jambumati. Akshaykumar, one of Ravan's sons, is killed by Hanuman. .. show full overview
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Hanuman is brought to Ravan's court
Episode overview
Hanuman is brought to Ravan's court in bondage, He tells Ravan that he is a messenger of Shri Ram and advises Ravan to seek refuge at Shri Ram's feet. Ravan, enraged by his words, orders .. show full overview
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Hanuman takes leave of Sita
Episode overview
In Lanka the courtiers discuss the situation in the court and Ravan tells Indrajit to order Vishwakarma to repair the damage done by Hanuman immediately. Hanuman takes leave of Sita and .. show full overview
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Shri Ram meets Sugriv and his vanar Sena
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Shri Ram meets Sugriv and his vanar Sena. Hanuman gives an account of Ravan's army and the security of Lanka. Shri Ram, with the permission of Sugriv, organizes the army. They march .. show full overview
1x49
Ravan summons his council
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Ravan summons his council. The members of the assembly in one voice, praise the prowess of Ravan and declare that Shri Ram is no match for them. Only Vibhishan pleads with him to send .. show full overview
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Vibhishan meets Shri Ram
Episode overview
Vibhishan flies with his four ministers and arrives at the camp of Shri Ram. He says to the Vanar chiefs: "I'm Vibhishan, the brother of Ravan, I have come to take refuge at Shri Ram's .. show full overview
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Sukh meets Sugriv
Episode overview
Ravan discusses the matter with his courtiers and sends Sukh to lure Sugriv from his loyalty to Shri Ram. Sukh meets Sugriv and says: "You are a king and Ravan is another. Earn his .. show full overview
1x52
Shri Ram worships Lord Shiva
Episode overview
Prior to the construction of the bridge as suggested by the Sea-God Varun, Shri Ram worships Lord Shiva and seeks his blessings. Shri Ram then orders Nal and Neel to construct the .. show full overview
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The construction of the bridge is completed
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The construction of the bridge is completed and Shri Ram crosses the bridge with his army. He reaches the shore of the sea and says. "Let the army camp here since there are groves and .. show full overview
1x54
Queen Mandodari begs Ravan
Episode overview
Queen Mandodari begs Ravan not to fight with Shri Ram. She advises him to surrender and return Sita to Ram. But Ravan, proud as he is says: "Is there any warrior in the world my equal?" .. show full overview
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Shri Ram surveys Lanka
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Shri Ram surveys Lanka and admires its beauty. Suddenly, Sugriv leaps up as he notices Ravan on the tower of Lanka. He knocks off Ravan's crown. The two wrestle. Sugrive returns to Shri .. show full overview
1x56
Army surrounds Lanka
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Sugrive tells Shri Ram that the army has completely surrounded Lanka. Shri Ram says that Ravan should be given one last chance. He, therefore, sends Angad as an ambassador to Ravan's .. show full overview
1x57
Angad tells Ravan to surrender himself
Episode overview
Angad tells Ravan that his father Vali, had asked him to serve Shri Ram. He then asks Ravan to surrender himself. Ravan asks his men to capture Angad. Angad puts his foot down, .. show full overview
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Queen Mandodari appeals to Ravan
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Queen Mandodari appeals to Ravan to listen to the advice of his elders. She tells him that this is the last night to decide and begs him to accept the terms of peace. Ravan brags of his .. show full overview
1x59
Battle Starts
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At the battlefield, Sugriv reports to Shri Ram that Hanuman has killed Durmukh. Hanuman comes and reports that Lakshman has killed Prahast. The news reaches Ravan's court. Indrajit seeks .. show full overview
1x60
Ravan comes to the battlefield
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Ravan comes to the battlefield and fights with Sugriv and Lakshman. Finally, Shri Ram confronts Ravan. It is a glorious fight to watch. Shri Ram completely disarms Ravan and tells him to .. show full overview
1x61
Kumbhakaran
Episode overview
Ravan sends his men to Kumbhakaran's palace to wake him up from his deep sleep. They take mountains of food for him and try to awaken him with their shouts, drums and trumpets. At last, .. show full overview
1x62
Kumbhakaran comes to the battlefield
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Kumbhakaran comes to the battlefield, furious. Vibhishan tells Shri Ram that Kumbhakaran is Ravan's brother and tells him about the boon of Brahma due to which Kumbhakarna sleeps for six .. show full overview
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Atitkaya, Devantak, Narantak and Trishira
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Ravan is visibly shaken, when the news of Kumbhakaran's death reaches him. Indrajit wants to go to the battlefield, but his brothers Atitkaya, Devantak, Narantak and Trishira insist that .. show full overview
1x64
Lakshman fights with Atikaya
Episode overview
Lakshman fights with Atikaya. Each sends an arrow which is nullified by the other. Atikaya goes up into the sky on his chariot. Hanuman takes Lakshman up on his shoulder. They continue .. show full overview
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Indrajit comes to the battlefield
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Vibhishan talks about Indrajit's valor and his many 'siddhis'. Indrajit comes to the battlefield. Lakshman fights with him, with Shri Ram's blessings. Vibhishan begs Shri Ram to help .. show full overview
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Ravan congratulates Indrajit
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Ravan congratulates Indrajit on his wonderful success. When Sita hears about the mishap, she is in deep sorrow and Trijata consoles her. As Sugriv and the others are worried about their .. show full overview
1x67
Lakshman falls unconscious
Episode overview
Indrajit swoops down on Shri Ram's army and challenges Lakshman, who comes with Shri Ram's blessings. Indrajit hurls his Shakti baan and Lakshman falls unconscious. Ravan and Malayvan .. show full overview
1x68
Sushen Vaidya
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As suggested by Vibhishan, Hanuman flies to Lanka and carries Sushen Vaidya, the royal physician on his back. Sushen Vaidya examines Lakshman and says that his life can be saved, if .. show full overview
1x69
Sanjeevani
Episode overview
As Hanuman gets into the lake he is attacked by a crocodile. Hanuman drags the crocodile out of the water, which becomes a Devkanya. She had become a crocodile due to a curse. She thanks .. show full overview
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Indrajit goes to perform a tantrik yajna
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Raven is shocked to learn that Lakshman is saved. Indrajit goes to perform a tantrik yajna in the temple of Nikumbhila. Vibhishan tells Shri Ram that Indrajit will be invincible, if he .. show full overview
1x71
Indrajit's dies
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Indrajit tells Ravan that his yajna has been disrupted. He takes leave of his parents and his wife, Sulochana. He goes to the battlefield and a fierce battle ensues. Lakshman takes out .. show full overview
1x72
Ravan challenges Ram and Lakshman
Episode overview
Ravan decides to kill Sita. Angry like Rudra, he unsheaths his sword. Maydanav holds his hand and tells him that he should go to the battlefield instead. In Lanka Ravan tells his army .. show full overview
1x73
Ravan attacks Shri Ram
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Ravan attacks Shri Ram with all his pent up fury. He notices Vibhishan and hurls a Shakti baan endowed with divine power, but Shri Ram takes the missile on himself and sways. Enraged .. show full overview
1x74
Indra sends his chariot for Shri Ram
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Mandodari, while nursing Ravan's wounds, begs him to surrender to Shri Ram. In the morning while putting the tilak of victory on Ravan's forhead, the thali falls from Mandodari's hand. .. show full overview
1x75
Ravan falls dead
Episode overview
The grim battle begins. Shri Ram's arrows severe Ravan's head. His severed head is soon replaced by another head and this goes on. Killing Ravan seems to be impossible. Vibhishan tells .. show full overview
1x76
Agni-pariksha
Episode overview
After Ravan's last rites are performed, Vibishan is crowned as the king of Lanka in a magnificent ceremony. Shri Ram tells Hanuman to go to Lanka with the King's permission and tell Sita .. show full overview
1x77
Shri Ram heads for Ayodhya
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Brahma comes and makes obeisance to Shri Ram. Shri Ram says that he is a mere man - Ram, son of Dashrath. Dashrath appears and blesses them. Shri Ram appeals to him to forgive Mother .. show full overview
1x78
Shri Ram is crowned king of Ayodhya
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Shri Ram reaches Ayodhya. People sing and dance in joy. He makes obeisance to Guru Vashisth, meets his mothers, and embraces Bharath. They proceed to the palace. On the way, Shri Ram .. show full overview

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