The Ramayana is a Hindu scripture that holds many fascinating details. The holy book consists of 24,000 shlokas and seven cantos (kaṇḍas).
Multiple Versions Across World
Multiple Versions Across World
The Ramayan is attributed to Maharishi Valmiki, who was originally a bandit named Ratnakar.
Written by Maharishi Valmiki
Written by Maharishi Valmiki
Lord Hanuman, a key figure in the Ramayan, is considered the son of Lord Kesari and Anjana, but it’s also believed that he was born as a result of a boon granted to her by Lord Vayu, the wind god.
Sita's Agni Pariksha
Sita's Agni Pariksha
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama is considered an incarnation (or avatar) of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.
Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
The bow of Lord Rama, known as Kodanda, was so powerful that it could only be stringed by him. In the Sita Swayamvar (the ceremony where Sita chooses her husband), only Rama was able to lift.
Rama’s Divine Bow
Rama’s Divine Bow
Lord Hanuman, a key figure in the Ramayan, is considered the son of Lord Shiva and Anjana
Hanuman's Unique Birth
Hanuman's Unique Birth
Despite being the antagonist in the Ramayan, Ravana was a devoted follower of Lord Shiva