Sage Vishwamitra arrives in Ayodhya asking for Rama to protect his sacrificial rituals.
Hanuman assuming his massive form to leap across the Indian Ocean to reach the island kingdom of Lanka. Phase 6: The Siege and Great War (Episodes 60–78)
The war commences; early losses for Lanka; Ravana decides to wake the sleeping giant, Kumbhakarna. index of ramayan 1987
Its influence was not just national but global. The series was dubbed in multiple languages and broadcast across 17 countries, bridging cultures and generations. Decades later, it remains a cornerstone of Indian television history, continuing to inspire devotion and nostalgia. Each episode, at just 35 minutes long, packed profound narratives of duty, love, and devotion into a format that captivated a nation.
Ramanand Sagar structured the television series closely around the traditional chapters, or Kands , of the epic narrative. Sage Vishwamitra arrives in Ayodhya asking for Rama
The fierce duel; Ravana's heads regrow upon being severed; Vibhishana reveals the secret of the nectar in Ravana's navel.
Complete Index of Ramayan (1987 TV Series): Episode Guide and Story Arc Overview Its influence was not just national but global
The series is structured similarly to the epic, progressing through the Kanda (chapters) of the Ramayana: Birth and early life of Rama. Ayodhya Kanda: Exile preparations. Aranya Kanda: Life in the forest and abduction of Sita.
Three key findings emerge from the index:
Sita drops her jewelry as clues; Ravana imprisons her in the Ashoka Vatika of Lanka.
The Pushpa Vatika (garden) meeting between Rama and Sita; divine instant connection.