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The Stories of the Ramayana

by Sudipta Bhawmik

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  • Episode 22: Ram and Lakshman kill Viradh the Rakshas

    September 22, 2026 · 20 min

    Viradh the demon Rakshas, attacks Ram, Sita, and Lakshman and tries to abduct Sita. Ram and Lakshman kills him with their bare hands. They then visit the hermitages of sage Swarabhanga and Sutikshna. Written, directed, and enacted by…

  • Episode 21: Bharat returns to Ayodhya

    September 3, 2026 · 20 min

    Bharat pleads with Ram to return to Ayodhya, but Ram doesn't agree. Finally, Bharat takes Ram's sandals back to Ayodhya, places them on the throne, and decides to rule the kingdom on behalf of Ram. Written, directed, and enacted by…

  • Ramayana Episode 20: Bharat finds Ram and delivers the bad news.

    August 16, 2026 · 15 min

    Bharat finally locates Ram's cottage in the Chitrakut forest and gives him the news of their father's death. Deeply saddened, Ram and Lakshman perform the last rites of their father with offerings of Ingudi paste and berries. Written…

  • Ramayana Episode 19: Bharat embarks on his journey to bring back Ram.

    July 28, 2026 · 18 min

    Bharat refuses to be the King of Ayodhya and vows to bring back Ram. After making the arrangements, he embarks on his journey to find Ram. On the way, he meets the Nishad King Guha, who helps him cross the river. Rishi Bharadwaj welcomes…

  • Ramayana Episode 18: Bharat Returns to Ayodhya

    June 16, 2026 · 24 min

    Prince Bharat is summoned to Ayodhya. Bharat returns and hears about the death of his father, King Dasarath, and the exile of Ram. He and Shatrughna perform the last rites of their father and punish Manthara. Written, directed, and…

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  • Ramayana Episode 17: King Dasarath and the curse of the blind hermit

    May 15, 2026 · 22 min

    King Dasarath recalls a horrific incident in his life when a blind old hermit curses him for killing his son, Dasarath succumbs to his grief and loss and breathes his last. Ayodhya is in a crisis, and the ministers had to call back…

  • Ramayana Episode 16: Ram, Sita, and Lakshman settles in Chitrakut

    April 24, 2026 · 19 min

    After visiting Rishi Bharadwaj's ashram, Ram, Sita and Lakhsman arrive in Chitrakut to set up their home in exile. Sumantra return to Ayodhya and passes Ram's message to Dasarath. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta BhawmikSound…

  • Ramayana Episode 15: Journey to the forest

    March 18, 2026 · 19 min

    Episode 15: Journey to the forest After a long and tiring journey, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman spend their first night in the forest. On the way, Ram meets his old friend, the Nishad King Guha. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta…

  • Ramayana Episode 14: Ram, Sita, Lakhsman leaves Ayodhya

    February 21, 2026 · 19 min

    Ram, Sita and Lakshman, bids farewell to King Dasarath and leave Ayodhya to their exile in the forest of Dandakaranya. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio…

  • Ramayana Episode 13: Dasarath grants Ram his permission to go into exile

    February 6, 2026 · 22 min

    In this episode, Lakshman convinces Ram to take him along to the forest. Ram donates all his belongings and then visits Dasarath to seek his permission to depart for the forest. Kaikeyi hands them the clothes of a forest dweller. Written…

  • Ramayana Episode 12: The Exile of Ram

    December 9, 2025 · 25 min

    Ram and Lakshman visit Dasarath, where Ram is told that he must go into exile for a period of 14 years to keep his father's promise to Kaikeyi. Ram agrees and bids farewell to Kaushalya. Sita refuses to stay alone in the palace and…

  • Ramayana Episode 11: Kaikeyi holds Dasarath to his promise

    November 18, 2025 · 20 min

    Kaikeyi reminds Dasarath of his promise and asks him to grant her two impossible boons. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Cover art by Paresh…

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About the show

The ancient Indian epic "The Ramayana" is loved and revered by millions worldwide. Sudipta Bhawmik (the creator of the popular podcast The Stories of Mahabharata) retells the stories of the Ramayana in his unique dramatic style. An epic tale of good versus evil, the Ramayana chronicles the journey of Ram, the prince of Ayodhya, and how he conquers the rakshas king Ravana. The podcast follows the Valmika Ramayana as the reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.