After Bharata left, life continued uneventfully at Chitrakoota for several months. Then, Rama noticed that the sages started leaving the area in droves and would whisper strangely to each other in ...

It took Rama, Sita and Lakshmana a matter of months to master the art of living in exile. Naturally, their life was simple. As they travelled through the forests, they encountered different kinds of ...

Imagine Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita's 14 years in the forest, living simply on fruits, nuts, and wild vegetables. They slept under the stars or in leaf huts, with nature's sounds as their lullaby. This ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Amidst a series of colorful land ...

There is a Periyazhvar pasuram on Rama for which Acharyas have given significant interpretations, said Akkarakkani Srinidhi in a discourse. Periyazhvar uses the word “maatru thai,” (alternative mother ...

Why did Rama kill Vali from behind a tree? The best answer to this question is given by Lakshmana in Kamba Ramayanam, said V.S. Karunakarachariar in a discourse. Lakshmana says Rama had to kill Vali ...

"Whether divine or human, Rama never abandons dharma, even while giving up his body." The Ramayana, one of the greatest epics of ancient India, is filled with awe-inspiring tales of exile, war, love, ...

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The Ramayana is still revered across Southeast Asia, a sign that underlying culture often supersedes imposed religion His father was a strict grammarian who lamented the fact that there is a lot of ...

Every year on the 9th day of the special month of the Hindu calendar, people observe Rama Navami. It's a time of joy and celebration that celebrates Lord Rama who is incredibly important in Hinduism.