Bharata performs the funeral rites for his father, rejects the throne and decides to find Rama in the forest.

Sumantra returns to Ayodhya and reports to the King. Dasharatha leaves his body; Bharata returns to Ayodhya and confronts his mother.

Rama, Sita and Lakshman meet the sage Valmiki and travel to Chitrakuta

After leaving Sumantra, the trio encounter a ferryman who takes them across the Ganga. They journey to Prayag and meet the great sage, Bharadvaja

Rama leaves Ayodhya, accompanied by Sita and his brother Lakshman

To the dismay of all, Ram prepares for exile. He hears the pleas of Kausalya and Sita

As Ayodhya prepares for Rama's coronation, Queen Kaikeyi makes a startling demand

As Ayodhya prepares for Rama's coronation, Queen Kaikeyi makes a startling demand

Dasharatha decides to make Rama his Regent. Preparations begin; Queen Kaikeyi's maidservant hatches her plot.

The festivities continue in Ayodhya; we reach the end of the Bal Kand (Book 1 of the Ramayana).