: Episodes 38–48 cover Rama’s meeting with Hanuman and Sugriva, the killing of Bali, and the search for Sita. Sundara Kanda (Hanuman's Journey)
Sita drops her jewelry as clues; Ravana imprisons her in the Ashoka Vatika of Lanka.
Ravana disguises himself as an ascetic, bypasses the line, and abducts Sita.
The slaying of the demon Viradha; visiting Sage Sharabhanga and Sage Sutikshna.
– Rama proves his prowess to a skeptical Sugriva by piercing seven sal trees with a single arrow. index of ramayan 1987
: Re-telecast during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown broke viewership records with 77 million viewers for a single episode. ROAD TO NARA Key Characters & Cast
Divine birth, childhood, education, protection of Vishwamitra's rituals, and the lifting of Shiva's bow.
The series is structured around the traditional "Kands" (books) of the epic, primarily based on Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.
– The royal physician Sushena administers the herb, successfully reviving Lakshmana. : Episodes 38–48 cover Rama’s meeting with Hanuman
The magnificent fourfold wedding of the brothers in Mithila and their joyous return to Ayodhya. Phase 3: Exile and Sorrow (Episodes 25–37)
Royal wedding celebrations, Kaikeyi's boons, Rama’s exile, King Dasharatha's demise, and Bharat's refusal of the throne.
Hanuman locating Sita in Lanka and handing over Rama’s ring; the burning of Lanka; building the floating bridge (Ram Setu); Angad’s peace mission to Ravana's court; the outbreak of the war.
– The wicked maid Manthara manipulates Queen Kaikeyi, stoking fears that Bharata will be marginalized. The slaying of the demon Viradha; visiting Sage
The series made its lead actors into iconic figures who were often revered as gods in real life.
Bharata takes Rama’s sandals (Charan Paduka) to place on the throne; establishes rule from Nandigram.
Rama pursues the deer; Mareecha mimics Rama's voice in death; Lakshmana leaves Sita after she insists.