Index Of Ramayan 1987 Jun 2026
| Episode Range | Kand (Book) | Key Events Indexed | Pacing Function | |---------------|-------------|--------------------|------------------| | 1–10 | Bal Kand | Birth of Rama, Vishwamitra’s arrival, Tadaka vadha, Ahalya’s redemption, Sita swayamvar, Parashurama’s confrontation. | Establishes divine lineage and dharma as interventionist. | | 11–30 | Ayodhya Kand | Coronation preparations, Kaikeyi’s demands, Rama’s exile, Bharata’s grief, Rama’s departure to Chitrakoot, Bharata’s paduka. | Emotional core: renunciation and fraternal duty. Slow, mournful pacing. | | 31–45 | Aranya & Kishkindha Kands | Panchavati, Shurpanakha’s humiliation, Golden Deer, Sita’s abduction, Jatayu’s death, Rama meets Hanuman, Sugriva’s pact, Vali vadha. | Transition to action; introduction of vanara sena. | | 46–60 | Sundar Kand | Hanuman’s leap to Lanka, meeting Sita in Ashoka Vatika, burning of Lanka, Rama’s army builds bridge. | Devotional climax; Hanuman as central hero. | | 61–72 | Yuddha Kand | Kumbhakarna’s awakening, Indrajit’s battles, Ravana’s death, agni pariksha , Rama’s coronation. | Epic spectacle; moral ambiguity of agni pariksha . | | 73–78 | Uttara Kand | Exile of Sita, Lava-Kusha birth, Ashwamedha Yajna, Sita’s final return to Earth. | Controversial, melancholic coda; indexing here highlights omissions (many telecasts ended at 72). |
Sugriva is crowned king; the rainy season sets in, halting all search operations.
Rama shoots through seven palm trees to prove his strength to a skeptical Sugriva. Part 4: Alliances & The Search for Sita (Episodes 56–65)
– Advised by Vibhishana, Rama shoots an arrow into Ravana's navel, destroying the nectar of immortality and killing him. index of ramayan 1987
This is the action-heavy segment of the index. It details the construction of the Ram Setu (bridge), the entry into Lanka, the fierce battles between the Vanara army and the Rakshasas, the death of Ravana, and the rescue of Sita.
– Brahma and the deities appeal to Lord Vishnu to end the tyranny of Ravana. Vishnu promises to incarnate on Earth.
– Rama returns to an empty hut and plunges into deep despair, searching the wild for his beloved wife. | Episode Range | Kand (Book) | Key
Bharat returns to find the truth, renounces the throne, and goes to find Rama.
: The emotional departure from Ayodhya, the meeting with Nishadraj Guha, and Bharat's visit to Chitrakoot to bring Ram back. 3. Aranya Kand (Episodes 25–34)
While modern adaptations offer superior CGI, the 1987 version is praised for its , Ravindra Jain’s legendary music, and the "divine" aura the actors brought to their roles—so much so that Govil and Chikhlia were often treated as deities by the public. Where to Watch | Emotional core: renunciation and fraternal duty
To understand the index of Ramayan , one must first recognize its broadcast history. The series originally aired on Doordarshan starting January 25, 1987.
– Ravana sets Hanuman’s tail on fire. Hanuman breaks free and leaps from rooftop to rooftop, reducing Lanka to ashes.
To help viewers navigate this monumental 78-episode masterpiece, this comprehensive index breaks down the series by its core story arcs (Kandas) and provides a detailed episode-by-episode map. Story Arc Breakdown (The Kandas)