The Ramayan Podcast

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

After much festivity, the court of Dasharatha, including Rama, his brothers, and their new wives, return to Ayodhya.

Rama and Sita are married in Mithila. Bharat, Lakshman and Shatrugna are also wed.

Rama and Sita are married in Mithila. Bharat, Lakshman and Shatrugna are also wed.

Dasharatha journeys to Mithila for the wedding of Rama and Sita

Dasharatha journeys to Mithila for the wedding of Rama and Sita

Lakshman confronts Parasurama; King Janaka begins preparations for the wedding and messengers are dispatched to King Dasharatha.

Rama attends the bow sacrifice, breaks the bow and wins Sita's hand. Rama and Lakshman then encounter Parasurama.

Rama and Lakshman tour Mithila, visiting the location of the upcoming bow sacrifice. In the garden, Rama and Sita see each other for the first time.

Rama and his brothers grow and study; the sage Vishvamitra asks King Dasharatha for Rama and Lakshman's help. The two brothers destroy the forest demons and travel with the sage to Mithila.