The narrative shifts to the deep forests, tracking the years of exile and the events leading directly to the conflict with Ravana.
The fierce duel; Ravana's heads regrow upon being severed; Vibhishana reveals the secret of the nectar in Ravana's navel.
The golden deer illusion; Rama pursues Mareecha; Lakshmana draws the protective Lakshman Rekha . index of ramayan 1987
: Ram and Lakshman’s search for Sita leads them to the Vanar Kingdom.
"Ramayan" (1987) has had a lasting impact on Indian television and popular culture. The show's success can be attributed to its: The narrative shifts to the deep forests, tracking
Arun Govil (Ram), Deepika Chikhalia (Sita), Sunil Lahri (Lakshman), Dara Singh (Hanuman), Arvind Trivedi (Ravan). 📖 The Complete Episode Index: Ramayan (1987)
King Dasharatha's heartbreak; Kaikeyi demands Bharata's coronation and 14 years of exile for Rama. : Ram and Lakshman’s search for Sita leads
Ravan plots revenge with Mareech (the golden deer). Episode 38-40: Sita Haran (The Kidnapping of Sita) .
Jayanta's test, Lakshmana Rekha, Ravana disguised as a hermit. Alliance with Vanaras
When Ramayan first aired on DD National from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, it didn't just capture an audience; it united a nation. Streets would empty on Sunday mornings as families gathered around the single television set in their home or neighborhood. With viewership figures estimated at over 650 million people, the BBC reported it as one of the most-watched mythological series in history. The show set a record with an 82 percent viewership share and was listed in the Limca Book of Records as the world's most-viewed mythological serial until 2003.