The BEST episodes of Ramayan
Every episode of Ramayan ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ramayan!
Ramayan is a highly successful Indian television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78-episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. IST. It is a television adaptation of the ancient Indian religious epic of the same name and is primarily based on Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas. It is also partly derived from portions of Kamban's Kambaramayanam and other works.
#2 - Vishwamitra & Taraka Vadh
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/1987
After returning To Ayodhya, Vishwamitra requests King Dashrath for his son Ram to accompany him to his ashram and protect his yagna. Ram slays Taraka. Vishwamitra bestows divine weapons upon Ram. Battle of Ram and Lakshman with Subahu and Mareech.
#3 - Breaking of the Shiv Dhanush
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/1987
With Vishwamitra's blessing, Ram moves to string the Shiv Dhanush bow. Lifting it with ease, he proceeds to string it, breaking the mighty weapon. King Janak is pleased and Sita garlands Ram signifying their engagement. However the great sage Parshuram suddenly shows up demanding to kill Ram for breaking his guru's bow the holy Shiv Dhanush. After Ram's explanation, sage Parashuram see the divine vision of Lord Vishnu in Ram and blesses him.
#4 - Rama and brothers go to Gurukul
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/8/1987
Childhood of the siblings, sacred thread ceremony of the brothers and fundamental education imparted in Gurukul.
#5 - Continuing Gurukul
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/1987
Continuation of education in Gurukul and completion of studies in gurukul with singing praise of lord Mahadev on maha shiva rathri.
#6 - Story of Ganga and Redemption of Ahilya
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/1987
Shri Ram and Lakshman proceed to Mithila. Sage Viswamithra recites the story of Ganga to Ram and Lakshman. Ram redeems Ahilya of her curse. Shri Ram and Lakshman reach Mithila along with Sage Viswamithra.
#7 - Sita's Swayamvara
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/1987
Seeking a suitable husband for his daughter Sita, King Janak conducts a Swayamvar. Kings and Princes from all over come to Mithila seeking Sita's hand in marriage, yet fail to pass King Janak's test of lifting and stringing the Shiv Dhanush.
#9 - Marriage Preparations
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/1987
King Janak sends word to Ayodhya to inform King Dasharath of the engagement of Ram and Sita. Overjoyed, the entire Ayodhya royal family come to Mithila to prepare for the wedding. After further discussion between the two royal families, it is decided that the four princes of Ayodhya Ram, Bharath, Lakshman and Shatrughna will wed the four princesses of Videha Sita, Mandavi, Urmila and Shruthakirti respectively.
#12 - Kumbhakaran
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/27/1988
Ravan sends his men to Kumbhakaran's palace to wake him up from his deep sleep. They take mountains of food for him and try to awaken him with their shouts, drums and trumpets. At last, Kumbhakaran gets up and has his meal. He is told about the war and the humiliation Ravan is suffering. Ravan goes to meet Kumbhakarna who tells him that it was unwise of Ravan to kidnap Sita. Ravan tells Kumbhakarna that it was too late for such talks. He now needed Kumbhakarna's prowess and not criticism. Kumbhakarna assures Ravan that he would go to the battlefield and destroy Ravan's enemies. Kumbhakarna leaves for the battlefield with a spear in his hand.
#13 - Hanuman is brought to Ravan's court
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/1987
Hanuman is brought to Ravan's court in bondage, He tells Ravan that he is a messenger of Shri Ram and advises Ravan to seek refuge at Shri Ram's feet. Ravan, enraged by his words, orders that he should be killed forthwith. But since Vibhishan and others point out that it is unethical to kill a messenger, Ravan issues orders to set fire to Hanuman's tail. The guards wrap cloth on Hanuman's tail and set it on fire. Hanuman shrinks, breaks out of bondage and sets fire to Lanka.
#14 - Ravan comes to the battlefield
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/20/1988
Ravan comes to the battlefield and fights with Sugriv and Lakshman. Finally, Shri Ram confronts Ravan. It is a glorious fight to watch. Shri Ram completely disarms Ravan and tells him to go back as it is against the ethics of war to fight on who is disarmed. Ravan returns to the palace, a broken man. Shri Ram's chivalry in asking Ravan to rearm himself and come back the next day is too galling to his pride. Malayavan then suggest that they should awake Kumbhakarna, whose valor is proverbial.
#15 - Battle Starts
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/13/1988
At the battlefield, Sugriv reports to Shri Ram that Hanuman has killed Durmukh. Hanuman comes and reports that Lakshman has killed Prahast. The news reaches Ravan's court. Indrajit seeks permission to fight. However Makarakshasa, Khar's son says that he would like to fight Shri Ram. His mother had told him that he could not perform his father's tarpan (rituals) until he brought Shri Rams head. Ravan grants him permission. Makarakshasa dies a hero. Indrajit again seeks permission. Ravan, however, says that as it is his battle, he would go and put an end to it.
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Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/1988
Queen Mandodari appeals to Ravan to listen to the advice of his elders. She tells him that this is the last night to decide and begs him to accept the terms of peace. Ravan brags of his power. Mandodari reminds him that he did not dare cross the 'Lakshman Rekha' drawn by Shri Ram's brother. Angad returns to Sugriv's camp as his peace mission has failed, but Shri Ram and Lakshman praise him. A spy returns and announces that Ravan has spurned the advice of his well wishers.
#17 - Angad tells Ravan to surrender himself
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/28/1988
Angad tells Ravan that his father Vali, had asked him to serve Shri Ram. He then asks Ravan to surrender himself. Ravan asks his men to capture Angad. Angad puts his foot down, challenging Ravan's men to lift it. All, including Indrajit try, but fail. Finally, Ravan comes and stoops down. Angad lifts his foot and tells Ravan that he should fall at Shri Ram's feet and not his. Ravan is advised by his family members to surrender. Queen Mandodari's father begs him not to antogonise Shri Ram. Malyavan, Ravan's maternal grandfather, also advises him to surrender. Even his mother, Kaikesi, warns him against Shri Ram. However, Ravan is too proud to listen.
#18 - Army surrounds Lanka
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/21/1988
Sugrive tells Shri Ram that the army has completely surrounded Lanka. Shri Ram says that Ravan should be given one last chance. He, therefore, sends Angad as an ambassador to Ravan's court, with a message, "Tell Ravan, if he loves his life, he should humbly restore Sita and beg for forgiveness." Angad goes to Ravan's court and delivers the message. Ravan's derogatory remarks about Shri Ram enrage Angad, but he manages to control himself. Ravan has a cunning plan in mind. He tells Angad that he would restore his rightful throne, left by his father to him. He further adds, that as he has earned Ram's confidence, he should take advantage of it, kill Ram and avenge his father's death.
#19 - Shri Ram surveys Lanka
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/1988
Shri Ram surveys Lanka and admires its beauty. Suddenly, Sugriv leaps up as he notices Ravan on the tower of Lanka. He knocks off Ravan's crown. The two wrestle. Sugrive returns to Shri Ram as Ravan resorts to magic. Shri Ram, happy on seeing Sugrive safe, tells him that it is not advisable for a king like him to take such risks. Ravan arranges his army, while the Vanar Sena surrounds Lanka in the formation laid down by Shri Ram.
#20 - Queen Mandodari begs Ravan
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/1988
Queen Mandodari begs Ravan not to fight with Shri Ram. She advises him to surrender and return Sita to Ram. But Ravan, proud as he is says: "Is there any warrior in the world my equal?" He then sends two spies, Suka and Sarana, to Shri Ram's camp. The spies assume the form of monkeys and enter the camp of Shri Ram. Vibhishan spots them and takes them to Shri Ram. Shri Ram forgives them and says: "If you have completed your task, you are welcome to go back armed with your information."
#21 - The construction of the bridge is completed
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/31/1988
The construction of the bridge is completed and Shri Ram crosses the bridge with his army. He reaches the shore of the sea and says. "Let the army camp here since there are groves and fruit trees in abundance." When Ravan hears that Shri Ram has crossed the sea with his army, he calls Vidytjibha and orders him: "Prepare a head just like Ram with your maya." Ravan goes to Ashok Vatika and tells Sita that her husband has been beheaded and shows the head of Shri Ram smeared with blood. Sita's grief knows no bounds.
#22 - Shri Ram worships Lord Shiva
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/24/1988
Prior to the construction of the bridge as suggested by the Sea-God Varun, Shri Ram worships Lord Shiva and seeks his blessings. Shri Ram then orders Nal and Neel to construct the bridge. The monkeys, under the supervision of Nal and Neel, start working with gusto. They break rocks, uproot trees and then drag them to the shore to construct the bridge. The noise created by then drowns the roar of the sea.
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Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/1988
Ravan discusses the matter with his courtiers and sends Sukh to lure Sugriv from his loyalty to Shri Ram. Sukh meets Sugriv and says: "You are a king and Ravan is another. Earn his friendship instead of risking your life for helping a disinherited prince." Sugriv sends him back, saying that Ravan is his enemy as he is the enemy of Shri Ram. In the morning, Shri Ram begins to worship the Sea-God Varun, as suggested by Vibhishan.
#24 - Vibhishan meets Shri Ram
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/1988
Vibhishan flies with his four ministers and arrives at the camp of Shri Ram. He says to the Vanar chiefs: "I'm Vibhishan, the brother of Ravan, I have come to take refuge at Shri Ram's feet." Sugriv reports this to Shri Ram and says that he suspects Vibhishan's intentions, Angad and others also support him. Only Hanuman says that he sees no cause for suspicion. Vibhishan has come as he knows that Ravan is fated to lose. Shri Ram says: "When one comes to me for refuge, I cannot reject him." He accepts Vibhishan as a friend and assures him the throne of Lanka.
#25 - Ravan summons his council
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/1988
Ravan summons his council. The members of the assembly in one voice, praise the prowess of Ravan and declare that Shri Ram is no match for them. Only Vibhishan pleads with him to send Sita back to Shri Ram. He finally falls at the feet of Ravan and begs him to listen to his advice. Ravan kicks him and orders him to leave Lanka at once. Worried about the welfare of the people of Lanka, Vibhishan discusses the problem with his ministers. They advise him to take refuge at Shri Ram's feet. Vibhishan asks his mother for advice and she too approves of his plan. Vibhishan then goes to Ravan and pleads again, but all in vain.