Janak is childless! His kingdom, Mithila has had a drought for 12 years. Elsewhere, Ram and his brothers are under the tutelage of Guru Vashisht. Janaka builds a golden sickle and unearths a baby girl, as he begins to plough! The baby's first cry leads to rainfall!
Janak wants to ensure that the baby has a family. He is shocked to see the baby lift Shiv Dhanush. A sage suggests Janak to keep the baby. Janak decides to name her Sita. Dasharath is eager to meet his sons. Janak and his family watch a play performed by Sita and her sisters.
Sita plays Goddess Durga in a skit. Janak admires her performance. Dasharath visits Guru Vashisht's ashram. He shares with the Guru, his guilt of accidentally killing Shravan Kumar. Later, Dasharath watches his sons display their combat skills in a competition.
Dasharath watches Ram excel in the archery and combat tests conducted by Guru Vashisht. Elsewhere, Sita impresses her family by making mud figures. Yogini Sulabha visits Mithila to test Janak. She blesses Sita and predicts Mithila to become the centre of spiritual learning in the days to come.
Dasarath enjoys a hearty meal with his sons. Ram notices a wound on Dasarath's foot and tends to it. Dasarath recalls Ram's childhood. Elsewhere, Sunaina teaches Sita how to cook. Kaushalya is sad thinking about Ram's sister, Shanta. Ram has a vision of Lord Vishnu in his dream.
Ram talks to Guru Vashisth about his nightmare. Elsewhere, Maharishi Gautam tells Janak that he wants to become Sita's Guru. Janak announces in the gyan sabha of rewarding the most knowledgable person with 1000 cows. Janak is worried learning that the cows have run away.
Sita and her sisters go through the forest to look for the missing cows. A Brahmin warns her against roaming in the woods since Ahalya's ashram is located there. He tells her that Ahalya had been cursed by Gautam Maharshi. Sita returns home with the cows. Later, she questions Rishi Gautam about his curse.
Sita learns that a prince from Raghu's clan will end Ahalya's curse. Janaka decides to send Sita to a Gurukul and consoles a worried Sunaina. Ram and his brothers take leave of Guru Vashisht and begin their journey home. Sita’s sister, Shurtakirti is startled by a serpent while enjoying a game.
A pandit curses Rishi Jabali. Ram, Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughan arrive in Ayodhya. Rishi Jabali is happy that Ram remembers him. Dasharat tells Ram and his brothers that they can meet their mothers after the puja. Janak is worried that King Sudhanwa will attack Mithila.
Janak learns that King Sudhanva is about to attack Mithila. Kaushalya recalls Ram's childhood and feels upset about not meeting him. Ram and his brothers enter the palace and visit their mothers. Sumitra tells them about the yagna performed by Dasharath for their birth.
Sita expresses her wish to set up a nursing camp if Sudhanva wages a war against Mithila. Manthara tries in vain to poison Kaikeyi's mind against Ram. Later, Kaikeyi is overjoyed to see Ram. Kaushalya meets Ram and embraces him. Sita comforts her sisters as they worry about the war.
Ram and his brothers are unable to sleep in the luxurious place. They change into their Gurukul clothes and sleep peacefully on the floor. Sita consoles her sisters Shrutakirti and Manvi as they worry about the war. Ram is upset to see the special treatment offered to the dignitaries in his court.
Janak tells Sunaina that his brother Kushadwaj is about to gain victory over Sudhanva. Rama visits the atheist sage Jabali. Sita is upset as her cousins will be relocating to the new kingdom. Ram finds the idol of his sister Shanta. Kaushalya reveals to Ram that he has a sister!
Kaushalya tells Ram about his sister Shanta. She tells him that Rishi Shringa had performed a yagna for his birth. The yagna had to be performed by a householder. Shanta had gone to Sringeri to marry the Rishi and bring him to Ayodhya. Ram vows to make Kaushalya meet Shanta.
Ram asks Dasharath about Shanta. Dasharath remembers Shanta's sacrifice and shares his grief with Ram. He allows Ram to take Kaushalya to see Shanta. Ram and Kaushalya reach Shringeri. Mandvi and Shrutakirti go missing.
Sita goes in search of Mandvi and Shrutakirti. Kaushalya is happy to meet Shanta. Shanta recognises her brothers Ram, Lakshman, Bharath and Shatrughna. Meanwhile, Sita finds Mandvi and Shrutakirti. Janaka tells Kushadwaj to let Mandvi and Shrutakirti stay with him.
Kushadwaj agrees to let Mandvi and Shrutakirti stay at Mithila. Ram's family bids farewell to Shanta. Janak talks to Sita about the great Raghu clan. Kaikeyi is angry at Dasharath for being indifferent to her. Sita questions Janaka for punishing Sudhanva for invading Mithila.
Janak asks Sudhanva to return to Sankashya. Kaushalya tells Dasharath about Shanta. She apologises to Dasharath for being irresponsible. A washerman, Bhadra is overjoyed when Ram assures of helping him. Shathanand shares his woes with Sita. Sumitra tells Kaikeyi that Kaushalya is with Dasharath.
Ashwapati, Kaikeyi’s father asks Yudhjeet to visit Ayodhya and remind Dasharath about his promise. Kaikeyi asks Manthara to groom her and waits for Dasharath. She is disheartened when she learns that Dasharath will not come. Ram comforts Kaikeyi.
Kaikeyi tells Manthara to go home for speaking against Ram. Sita decides to stop Parshuram from attacking Mithila. Kaikeyi teaches sword fighting to her sons. Janak wants to welcome Parshuram to his city. Sita picks up the Shiva Dhanush to protect Janaka from Parshuram.
Parshuram assures Sita that he has not come there to harm Janak. He tells Janak that the person who will tie the thread to the Shiv Dhanush will be the eligible groom for Sita. Dashrath confronts Yudhjit and tells him that Ram will be his heir. Kaikeyi argues with Dashrath for hiding the truth.
Kaikeyi asks Yudhjit to take Bharat with him to Kekaya. But Dashrath is against her decision. Bharat tells Kaushalya that he does not want to go. Shatrughan decides to accompany Bharat to Kekaya. Sita asks Gargi to become a tutor at Maharishi Yagnawalkya's gurukul.
Bharat leaves Ayodhya. Yagnavalkya accepts Sita's request to let Gargi teach her. Kaikeyi manipulates Dasharath; wants him to make Bharat his successor. Janak decides to build a Gouri temple. Guru Vashisht asks Ram to protect the glory of the Raghus. Lord Vishnu appears before Sumitra!
Dashrath greets Guru Vashisht with his wives. Guru Vashish cautions him to not break his promises. Sage Vishwamitra visits Mithila and recognises Sita's divinity. He cautions Janak against a potential danger to the kingdom. Ram wishes to meet Kaikeyi. However, Kaikeyi does not open the door for him.
Ram worships Lord Vishnu on his birthday and seeks blessings from his elders. Guru Vashisht blesses him to guide mankind. Kaikeyi and Ram strengthen their bond. Ram wants to mingle with the people of Ayodhya. Mareech and Subahu torture and imprison rishis on their way to sage Vishwamitra's ashram.
Ayodhya celebrates Ram's birthday. Ram spends his day among the commoners of Ayodhya and accepts kheer from a destitute woman. Ram learns about the cruelty of Mareech and Subahu. Along with Lakshman, he proceeds to rescue the captives. Mareech-Subahu wage a battle against Ram-Lakshman.
Mareech and Subahu are defeated by Ram and Lakshman. Ram spares their lives and lets them go. Kaikeyi tells Manthara that her animosity is with Dashrath and not with Ram. Dashrath announces an Ashwamedh Yagna. Ram is upset as the horse used for the ritual is sacrificed.
Ram releases a horse in order to complete the Ashwamedh Yagna. Kaushalya asks Ram to build a golden horse and sacrifice it. Shatananda tells Janaka that the horse used for Ashwamedh Yagna is about to enter Mithila. Janaka wants to find out if Ram will be an able king. Sita stops the horse!
Sita stops the Ashwamedh horse and welcomes Dashrath's army to Mithila. She notices a wound on the horse and nurses it. Ram uses gold to build the statue of a horse. The Ashwamedh horse returns to Ayodhya. Ram's suggestion about sacrificing the statue is met with opposition.
Ram counsels the citizens on ahimsa. He convinces them to not support the sacrifice of the Ashwamedh horse. Kaikeyi longs to make Bharat the successor. Sita shows a herd of golden deer to her sisters in the forest. Shrutakirti is about to be trampled by the deer when Sita rushes to rescue her.
Sita saves Shrutakirti from the golden deer. Kaikeyi prepares for Bharath's return. Ram notices the dressing on the wound of the Ashwamedh horse. Sita and her sisters are happy as Kushadwaj and Chandrabhaga visit Mithila. Gargi reveals to Sita that Janak had found her while ploughing a field.
Sita learns from Gargi about Mithila's past and her adoption. An emotional Sita reaches home and embraces Sunaina. Kaikeyi confronts Bharath in disguise to tests his skills as a warrior. Bharath and Shatrughna reunite with their family. Sita reluctantly mingles with her sisters.
Sita is upset after learning about her adoption. Ram surprises Bharath by gifting him a painting board and asks him to not give up on his passion. Demon Tataka attacks the soldiers. Janak apologises to Sita for not revealing about her adoption. Chandrabhaga wants to get Mandvi married before Sita.
Janak tells Sunaina about Chandrabhaga's desire to get Mandvi married before Sita. Later, he sends Sita and her sisters to Rishi Vishwamitra's ashram. Tataka's sons Mareech and Subahu start killing sages following her orders. Vishwamitra learns about Ram's skill at warfare and approaches Guru Vasishtha.
Tataka asks Mareech-Subahu to find Vishwamitra's ashram. Sita and her sisters see the ashrams demolished by the asuras. Sita decides to help Rishi Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra asks Dasharath to send Ram with him to help protect the Rishis. Dasharath is in a dilemma thinking about his promise to Vishwamitra.
Ram convinces Dasharath to let him go with Vishwamitra. Dasharath asks Ram to promise him that he will return. Laxman requests Vishwamitra to take him to the ashram too. Meanwhile, Sita helps the victims at the ashram. Ram, Laxman and Vishwamitra find a demolished ashram on the way.
Sage Vishwamitra brings Ram and Lakshman to his ashram. Sunaina comforts Janak, who's worried about Sita's marriage. Sita learns that the princes of Ayodhya are guarding the ashram. Kaikeyi allays Dasharath's concern about Ram. Unaware the brothers enjoy the food cooked by Sita.
Lakshman chases a mysterious demon and falls off a cliff. Sage Vishwamitra appears in time to save him. Later, he imparts knowledge of celestial weapons to Ram and Lakshman. Sita and her sisters are desperate to see Ram. Sage Yagnavalkya convinces Janak to conduct Sita's swayamvar.
Sunaina consoles Janak as he worries about Sita's marriage. Kushadwaj arrives with Mithila's army to fight Tataka. He is stunned when Vishwamitra prefers the two Raghu princes over an entire army! Sita and her sisters prepare to return home. Sita cooks a meal before leaving and gives it to Lakshman.
Sita and her sisters leave Vishwamitra’s Ashram and reach Mithila safely. Ram asks Vishwamitra whether it is possible to forgive Tataka if she changes her behaviour. Janak decides to organise Sita’s swayamvara. Tataka’s army attacks Ram and Lakshman. Vishwamitra is proud of Ram’s warrior skills.
Laxman tries to fight off Tataka, but is overpowered. Ram rushes to Laxman's aid and kills Tataka. Shatanand informs Sita that Ram had defeated Tataka. Sita is lost in thoughts of Ram. Vishwamitra asks Ram to not feel upset. Subahu and Mareech are summoned to perform Tataka's last rites.
Subahu secretly watches Mareech perform the last rites of Tadaka. Later, he tries to kill Mareech for seeking Ram's forgiveness. Sita is in love with Ram and daydreams about him. Janak conveys his intention to Sita about her marriage. The demons attack Vishwamitra's ashram again.
Subahu attacks Ram after faking his surrender. Ram fatally injures Subahu and reveals his divinity before the latter passes away. Sage Vishwamitra bestows the dreadful weapon, Brahmastra on Ram. Sita agrees to Janak's proposal to hold a swayamvar for her. Urmila realises that Sita is in love.
Janak announces Sita's swayamvar. Priest Shatanand prepares to send invitations to all the kingdoms including Lanka. A worried Sita worships Goddess Gauri. Meanwhile, Vishwamitra decides to take Ram and Lakshman to Mithila. Kaikeyi opposes Dashrath's decision to send Ram to Sita's swayamvar.
Ram and Lakshman receive an emotional farewell before they leave Sage Vishwamitra's ashram. Sita consoles Shatanand as he grieves over his mother, Ahalya's curse. Ram feels drawn towards Sage Gautham's ashram, where Ahalya had turned into stone. Ram decides to free her from Sage Gautham's curse.
The sages and Lakshman request Ram not to enter Sage Gautham's abandoned ashram. Shatanand, too arrives. Ram enters the ashram to free Ahalya from the curse and becomes emotional when he sees her plight. He ends the curse and appears before her as Maha Vishnu. Later, Maharshi Gautham arrives there.
Maharshi Gautam apologises to Ahalya and seeks her forgiveness. Lankapati Ravan sends his representative, Malyavaan to Mithila. Sita confronts him as he destroys a field to prepare a launchpad for Ravan's Pushpak Viman. Urmila scolds Malyavaan for misbehaving with Sita.
Sunaina worries about Ravan; Janak consoles her. Rishi Vishwamitra and Ram-Lakshman reach the banks of Ganga. Vishwamitra tells them about Goddess Ganga's life and about the Janak dynasty. Ram-Lakshman arrive in Mithila. Vishwamitra introduces Ram to Yagnavalkya and Gargi.
Gargi tests Ram by confronting him about Tadaka's killing. Ram serves food to Gargi and other women at Yagnavalkya's ashram, contrary to tradition. Janak and Sita long to see Ram. Vishwamitra acknowledges that Ram-Sita are the incarnation of Vishnu-Lakshmi. Sita and Ram finally see each other!
Sita and Ram greet each other. Janak is pleased to see Ram and embraces him. Sage Vishwamitra asks Janak to arrange for Ram-Lakshman to have a darshan of the Shiva Dhanush. Malyavaan tells Mandodari that Ravan has decided to attend Sita's swayamvar. Janak receives a shocking message from Dasharath.
Sita and Ram run into each other. She shows him a golden deer and later asks if he intends to have more than one wife. Ravan forces himself on Rambha, who is about to marry Kuber's son, Nal Kuber. Nal Kuber curses Ravan to die, if he mistreats another woman. Mandorari learns about the curse.
Nanashri tells Ravan that Vishwamitra had brought two princes to destroy Tadaka and Subahu. He tells Ravan that Janak has decided to get Sita married to the person who will string the Shiva Dhanush. Janak informs Kushadwaj that Ravan is a devotee of Lord Shiva. Ravan goes to Mithila for the swayamvar.
Ravan reaches Mithila for Sita's swayamvar. Later, Ravan tells Janak that he wants to see the Shiva Dhanush. Urmila assures Shrutakirti and Mandvi that Ram will win the swayamvar. Meanwhile, Dasharath shares his worries with Guru Vashisth. Janak and Sita get emotional and share a tender moment.
Ravan sees the Shiva Dhanush at Janak's temple and vows to take it to Lanka. A humble Ram helps an elderly woman plough a field. Ravan snubs Kushadwaj. Later, he decides to go late to the swayamvar. Sita arrives for her swayamvar and fails to find Ram there!
Mighty kings fail to even move the Shiva Dhanush at the swayamvar! Malyavaan ridicules the assembly for being weak and praises Ravan's might. Later, Ravan arrives to lift the divine bow and humiliates Sita and Janak. He fails to lift it and in a fit of rage, shows his fearsome 10 heads!
Ravan terrifies the assembly with his 10 heads. He partially lifts the Shiva Dhanush before dropping it. He calls Janak a cheat and Sita an orphan! The kings decide to battle it out to win Sita's hand. The fearsome Sage Vishwamitra arrives in time to stop them. Ram-Lakshman arrive too!
Vishwamitra challenges the kings to fight Ram-Lakshman. They hang their heads in defeat. Janak criticises them for fighting over Sita. Vishwamitra orders Ram to uphold Janak's dignity. Ram takes the blessings of the Shiva Dhanush, picks it up with his left hand and snaps it into two!
Janak is shocked as Ram snaps the Shiv Dhanush into two pieces. Lakshman confronts the kings for challenging Ram. Later, Janak announces that Ram is eligible to marry Sita. He is delighted when Sita agrees to marry Ram. Sita puts the garland around Ram. Ram requests Janak to inform Dasharath about the swayamwar.
Sita garlands Ram. Parvati asks Shiva the reason for Ram's incarnation. An enraged Lord Parashuram arrives, threatens to kill everyone and turn Mithila into a burial ground. He fumes at Lakshman for speaking up but Vishwamitra prays to him for forgiveness. He orders Ram to fight with him.
Maharishi Yagyawalkya tells Lord Parashuram about Tadaka vadh. Parashuram learns that Ram is Vishnu's incarnation. He gives Vishnu's Dhanush to Varundev as Ram refuses to take it. Vishwamitra asks Janak to get Dasharath's approval for Ram and Sita's marriage. Ravan decides to punish Janak.
Janak sends a message to Dasharath conveying that Ram has fulfilled the challenge of the Swayamvar and requests his acceptance for the marriage. Dasharath, Kaushalya, Sumitra, Bharat and Shatrughan are delighted by the news. However, Kaikeyi tells Dasharath to turn down Janak’s request.
Sita asks Urmila to find out Ram's food choices. Ravan decides to wage a war on Mithila, but in vain. Ram prefers to eat Sita’s choice of food. Manthara is curious to learn the reason behind Kaikeyi’s disapproval of Sita. Sita serves food to Ram and Lakshman.
Lakshman praises Sita’s cooking skills. Sita asks Ram about his favourite dish. Ravan instructs Tatik to destroy Mithila. Manthara suggests Kaikeyi to approve of Ram's wedding with Sita. A furious Kaikeyi asks Manthara to leave. Bharat asks Kaikeyi to reconsider Ram and Sita’s wedding.
Sunaina gets worried about Sita and Urmila. Kaushalya and Sumitra assure Dasharath that they will make Kaikeyi agree to Ram-Sita’s wedding. Later, Kaikeyi agrees to the wedding on reading Ram's letter. Sita suspects someone to have tampered with nature. Ram saves Mithila from the flood.
Janak praises Ram's valour in saving Mithila. Kaikeyi assures Dashrath that she will make Ram-Sita's wedding the most memorable. Sita and Sunaina get emotional. Mandodari confronts Malyavan for helping Ravan in his misdeed. Urmila is frightened to see a gigantic snake.
Lakshman rescues Urmila from the serpent. Ravan is angry when Tatik tells him that he has failed to destroy Mithila. He recalls Vedavati's curse. Ravan attacks Yamraj when he refuses to explain the mystery of his death. Later, he fights with Mrityudevi and captivates Yamraj and Navgrah.
Dasharath leaves for Mithila. Janak tells Shatanand that they have to fix an auspicious day for Ram and Sita's wedding. Meanwhile, Lakshman tells Ram that Dasharath has agreed to the wedding. Janak asks Shatanand to invite Sunaina's brothers for the wedding.
Dasharath seeks blessings from Vishwamitra and Yagyavalkya. He becomes elated on meeting Ram and Lakshman. Janak welcomes Dasharath to Mithila. Sunaina grooms Sita. Dasharath tells Janak that he is not supposed to meet Sita before the wedding as per their tradition.
Bharat and Shatrughan meet Ram and Lakshman. Sita’s sisters want to spend some time with her. Janak seeks Sita’s approval to send her wedding card to Dasharath. Mahadev decides to attend Ram-Sita’s wedding. Sunaina’s brothers talk to Ram about the marriage.
Shatanand appoints Urmila as the vidhikari for Sita-Ram’s wedding. Mandvi complains to Sita about Bharat. Sita apologises to her on Bharat’s behalf. Kaushalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi are delighted on learning about Sita-Ram’s wedding being fixed. Parvati decides to attend Ram’s haldi ceremony.
Mahadev transforms into a pigeon and applies turmeric on Ram. However, Ram identifies Mahadev. Parvati tells Sunaina that she is Mahadev’s devotee and puts haldi on Sita. Sita seeks blessings from Parvati. Narad too decides to meet Ram before the wedding.
Narad disguises as a dhobi and performs a pre-wedding ritual for Ram. Sages Vasishta and Vishwamitra learn about Dasharath's intention of getting his other sons married to Janak's daughters. They suggest him to go ahead. Dasharath requests Janak about the same.
On Dasharath's request, Janak agrees to get his daughters married to Lakshman, Bharath and Shatrughan. Mandvi shares her grief with Sita. Bharath tells Ram that Mandvi may not be interested in the wedding. Chandrabhaga apologises to Janak. Mandvi agrees to marry Bharath on realising her mistake.
Shrutkirti tells Bharat that Mandvi has agreed to marry him. A delighted Kaikeyi tells Kaushalya and Sumitra about Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan's marriage with Janak's daughters. Lord Shiv asks Vishwakarma to create a mandap for Ram and Sita's marriage. A woman tells Sunaina about Sita's horoscope.
Sunaina is sad to learn about Sita's future. Vishwakarma creates a mandap for Ram and Sita's wedding. Lord Shiva, Parvati and Brahma arrive in disguise to attend the wedding. Lord Shiva takes up the guise of a Brahmin and performs Ram, Bharat, Lakshman and Shatrughan's pre-marriage ritual.
Yudhjit is shocked to learn that Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughan are getting married along with Ram. Ram, his brothers and Dasharath reach Mithila. The grooms and the brides arrive at the mandap for the wedding. Vishwamitra is happy about playing an important role in Ram and Sita's marriage.
The grooms and the brides arrive at the mandap. Lord Shiva, Parvati and Lord Brahma attend Ram and Sita's wedding in disguise. Mithila celebrates their marriage. Janak, Sunaina, Kushadwaj and Chandrabhaga perform the Var puja. The kanyadan ceremony begins.
The grooms and the brides take the mangal phere around the sacred fire. Janak and Dashrath celebrate Ram and Sita's marriage. Later, the grooms perform the sindoor daan on their brides. Dashrath promises Janak that they will not leave until he bids his daughters a fond farewell. Yudhjit tells Dashrath about his father's ill health.
The grooms and the brides feed each other and break their fast. Mandodari is worried about Ravan and the curses that have been heaped on him because of his immoral actions but Malyavan assures her saying that Ravan is immortal! Sunaina gently reminds Janak that they need to prepare for their daughters' farewell. Janak apologises to Ram for his mistake.
Ram is impressed by Sita as she convinces Janak to let her go. Janak decides to carry out his daughters' bidai the next day. Sita's sisters are upset at the thought of leaving Mithila. Sita assures Sunaina that she will not let her family down.
Kaikesi proclaims to Mandodari that Ravan's death will be caused by the woman who has married Narayan's avatar. Sita seeks Gargi's blessings. Mandodari thinks of ways to avert Ravan's death. Ram promises Sita to always stand by her side! Yagyavalkya sets an auspicious time for Sita's farewell.
Ram questions Vishwamitra seeing him sad. Vishwamitra tells Ram about his past when he used to be an egoistic king and had once asked Rishi Vashist to part with his miraculous cow, Nandini. Ram learns that Vishwamitra chose to become a sage to defeat Vashisth.
Vishwamitra tells Ram that he wanted to defeat Vashisth and that he agreed to send Satyavrat to swarglok alive. He also shares with Ram how he started living an austere life to become a Brahmarishi. He later apologises to Vashisth.
Janak advises Sita about married life. Kaikeyi, Kaushalya and Sumitra are informed about the departure of Dasharath, Ram, his brothers and their brides from Mithila. Janak, Sunaina, Kushadwaj and Chandrabhaga bid farewell to their daughters. Ram and Sita embark on their journey to Ayodhya.
Vashist blesses the newly-weds and advises them on grihastashram. Ram wants to meet Shanta on their way to Ayodhya. Vibhishan tells Mandodari about a nectar that can make Ravan immortal. Sumantra finds a place to halt for the night. Sita consoles her sisters. A few asuras plan an attack on Ram.
Sita tells Ram about the significance of lighting earthen lamps. Kaikeyi, Sumitra and Kaushalya eagerly await the newly-weds to arrive. Dasharath reaches Ayodhya and tells Kaikeyi about Ram's plan to visit Shanta. Ram and Sita take Ganga's blessings.
Sumantra alerts everyone that the forest ahead is inhabited by the Asuras. The newly-weds take a stroll in the forest. The Asuras launch an attack on Ram and his brothers, who then protect their brides. Bharat gets seriously injured and loses consciousness.
A Rishi suggests that Brahmarishi Mudgal can cure Bharat. Lakshman and Shatrughan find Rishi Mudgal. Ram forms a magical cocoon to protect Bharat, Sumantra and the brides from the asuras. Lakshman and Shatrughan break Rishi Mudgal's meditation. The asuras fail to harm Ram. Rishi Mudgal arrives to cure Bharat.
Virad tells Mahashambar that they have to wait for the perfect time to kill Ram. Mandodari tells her father that Ravan's life is in danger, but he refuses to help. Her mother, however, guides her in getting the Amrit.
Shanta is happy to see Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan with their brides. Mandodari goes to Chandralok to get the Amrit kalash. Sita tells Shanta that they have come to take her to Ayodhya. Mandodari succeeds in getting the kalash.
Ram tells Sita about his forefather, Raja Harishchandra. Vibhishan warns Mandodari that Ravan should not find out about his immortality. Mandodari succeeds in her plan of making Ravan immortal. Ravan feels stronger than ever after waking up. Mandodari is shocked to see his strength!
Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan reach Ayodhya with their brides. Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra welcome them. Kaikeyi tells Rishi Vashisth about Sita's wish to enter the palace with her sisters. Later, Sita, Mandvi, Shrutakirti and Urmila enter the palace together.
An Aghori predicts Manthara’s future and tells her that she will be thrown out of the palace. Kaushalya asks the brides to sleep in their mother-in-laws' rooms until the Garbhadan Sanskar. Kaikeyi introduces Manthara to Sita. Manthara wants Bharat to become the king.
Ravan kills Kuber's messengers on reading his letter. Kuber asks Ravan to abandon the idea of conquering the world. Rishi Vashisth tells the couples that the Garbhadan Sanskar will be performed after 15 days. Manthara decides to find Sita's weakness and asks someone to spy on her.
Ram gifts a headpiece to Sita. Sita tells him Kaikeyi had given his letter to her. Mandvi gifts a painting to Bharat. A furious Ravan cruelly damages Kuber's eyes for insulting him.
Ravan challenges the gods to stop him from conquering the world. Lord Mahadev tells the gods that Amrit has been placed in Ravan's umbilicus. Kaikasi asks Ravan to attack Indradev. Meanwhile, Bharat and Shatrughan set off to meet Ashwapati.
Dashrath recalls the moment when Shravan's parents cursed him. Sita prepares an ayurvedic medicine for Dashrath when he falls ill. Sumantra asks Ram to fulfill Dashrath's responsibilities. Ravan confronts Shurpnakha for marrying a demon, Vidyutjivah. Mandodari tries to make Ravan realise his mistake.
Dasharath tells Sita about his nightmare. Ravan is angry with Shurpanakha for marrying Vidyujjihva, and bids her farewell. Sita tells Ram about the curse of Shravan’s parents. Meanwhile, Manthara tries to provoke Mandvi against Sita. Dasharath finds comfort in Ram's words.
Dashrath tells Rishi Vashisth that he has decided to crown Ram as the king of Ayodhya and makes an announcement about the same. The Gods attack Ravan, but fail. A demon tells Ravan that Indradev had gone to attend king Marut's yagya. Shurpnakha tells Vidyutjivah that Ravan has gone to kill Indradev.
Dasharath announces Ram to be his heir to the throne! Kaushalya, Sumitra and Lakshman are ecstatic to know that Ram will be crowned the king of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Indradev is frightened to see Ravan. Marut's rajguru asks Ravan to forgive him.
Manthara is determined to stop Ram from becoming the king. Vashisth asks Ram to get the Raj Tilak ceremony done immediately. Indradev tries to run away from Ravan. Kaikeyi learns about Dasharath's decision to crown Ram as king! Indradev blesses the peacocks for their help. The Raj Tilak ceremony begins.
Dasharath apologises to Kaikeyi for not informing her about Ram's Raj Tilak. Kaikeyi asks Manthara to begin preparations. Parvati tells Lord Shiva about Ravan's misdeed. Malyavan asks Ravan to gain special powers to defeat Indradev.
Ram vows to protect Raghukul's traditions and values. Rishi Vashisth talks to Ram about the latter's coronation. Manthara tries to provoke Kaikeyi against Ram and Kaushalya; tells her that Ram will not make her the Rajmata of Ayodhya. Kaikeyi slaps Manthara for insulting Ram!
Kaikeyi slaps Manthara for insulting Ram. Manthara reminds Kaikeyi about Dasharath's promise to Ashwapati. She tells Kaikeyi about Dasharath's conspiracy against her. The demon apologises to Ravan and offers to give his elusive powers to him. On getting the elusive powers, Ravan decides to captivate Indradev.
Ram seeks the blessings of the commoners so that he can become a good ruler. Kaikeyi is unhappy about Ram becoming the king. Dashrath wants to apologise to her. Kaikeyi decides to stop Ram's coronation. Manthra gives her an idea for this. Meanwhile, Ravan decides to visit Shurpanakha.
Kaikeyi reminds Dasharath about the promise that he had made to her. He promises to fulfill two wishes. Kaikeyi tells him to crown Bharat the king of Ayodhya and send Ram into exile for 14 years!
Vashisth waits for Dasharath to arrive for Ram's coronation. Dasharath hesitantly agrees to crown Bharat the king and send Ram away. Manthara is elated to learn that Bharat will be the king. The Danavas plan an attack on Ravan. Kaikeyi tells Sumantra that Dasharath wants to have a word with Ram.
Sumantra tells Vashist that Dasharath has called Ram for something important. Ram is worried to see Dasharath lying on the floor. Kaikeyi tells Ram about Dasharath's promises to her. Ravan slays Vidyutjivah. Ram readily accepts Kaikeyi's orders!
Ram informs Rishi Vashisth that they will not be performing the coronation and apologises to the councillors. He announces to everyone that Bharath will be coronated King and that he will go on exile! Kaushalya, Sumitra and everyone present are shocked at the turn of events. Shurpanakha is dejected on seeing Vidyutjivah's dead body. Dasharath severs his relationship with Kaikeyi.
Kaushalya and Sumitra confront Kaikeyi for conspiring against Ram. Lakshman too decides to go with Ram on exile. Meanwhile, Malyavan asks Ravan to attack Indradev.
Sita tries to comfort Dasharath on seeing him in pain. Dasharath requests Sita and Vashist to stop Ram from leaving. Ram seeks Kaushalya's blessings. Kaushalya sadly permits Ram to leave. Kaikesi slaps Surpanakha for seeking revenge from Ravan. Sita decides to accompany Ram on his exile.
Sita tells Ram that she has decided to accompany him on his exile. Ram tries to make Sita understand the hardships they are bound to face. Dasharath continues to grieve about Ram's exile. Ram refuses to agree with Sita's decision. Mandodari blames Kaikesi for Ravan's atrocities. Kaushalya does not want Sita to leave.
Mandavi requests Kaikeyi to speak to Bharath about Ram's exile. Manthara provokes Kaikeyi against Kaushalya. Dasharath asks his men to take Kaikeyi out of his room. Ram apologises to Kaikeyi on Dasharath's behalf and decides to go on exile
Sita urges Ram to take her along with him. Bharath and Shatrughan plan to return to Ayodhya. Urmila supports Lakshman's decision of accompanying Ram. Kaushalya, Sumitra and Vasishth are hesitant to allow Sita to go with Ram. Sita tries to convince them to let her go.
Ram allows Sita to accompany him to the forest. The residents of Ayodhya learn about Kaikeyi's conspiracy against Ram. Urmila tells Sita that Lakshman will accompany them. Ram takes Dasharath's permission to leave.
Ram tells Dashrath that he has promised Kaikeyi to leave the palace. Lord Shiva tells Parvati that Dashrath was Lord Vishnu's devotee in his past life. Kaikeyi reminds Ram the rules of his exile. Sita vows to follow sanyasi dharma for fourteen years. Sumitra asks Lakshman to protect Ram and Sita.
Ram, Sita and Lakshman leave the palace. Rishi Jabali tells Ram that he does not have to fulfill the promise made to Kaikeyi. After Ravan attacks Indradev, Lord Brahma stops him from killing Indradev. The people tell Ram that they will accompany him on his exile.
Ram leaves Ayodhya on his exile. Kaikesi praises Ravan for defeating Indradev. Bharath and Shatrughan receive a message asking them to return to Ayodhya. Malyavan tells Shurpanakha that Vidyutjivah had attacked Ravan.
Ram, Sita and Lakshman leave at dawn. They head for the Ganga river. A devotee is elated to see Ram and welcomes him home. Surpanakha tells Ravan that she regrets being Vidyutjivah's wife. Sita is surprised to see people's love for Ram.
A boatman agrees to help Ram, Lakshman and Sita cross the Ganga. Sumantra informs Kaushalya that Ram left while he was sleeping. Bharath and Shatrughan head for Ayodhya. The boatman washes Ram's feet. Later, Sumantra informs Dasharath too about Ram's departure.
Maharishi Bharadwaj invites Ram to his ashram. Sita and Ram get upset on seeing a fawn separated from its family. A grieving Dasharath passes away! Shrutkirti informs Kaikeyi about the same.
Kaikeyi laments over Dasharath's death. Sumitra blames Kaikeyi for his death. Ram performs the fawn's funeral. Vasishth decides to preserve Dasharath's body until Bharath and Shatrughan arrive. Sita consoles Ram on seeing him upset.
Manthara tells Kaikeyi that Bharat has returned to Ayodhya. Bharat asks Mandvi and Vashist about Ram. When he learns about Kaikeyi’s misdeed, he blames her for Dashrath’s death. He confronts her for her actions against Ram and decides to leave her.
Kaushalya consoles Bharath and tells him not to feel guilty about the past events. Bharath refuses to become the king of Ayodhya. He performs Dasharath's last rites. Kaikeyi tries to stop Shatrughan from harming Manthara. Ram, Lakshman and Sita leave Bharadwaj's ashram. Shatrughan punishes Manthara.
Lakshman tries to cheer up Ram and Sita. Kaushalya slaps Bharat for trying to expel Kaikeyi. Ram and Sita stop at a banyan tree to pray. Bharat grabs Kaikeyi by her hand and expels her from the Raj Bhavan. Ram, Lakshman and Sita are welcomed by a few Rishis at Chitrakoot. Kaikeyi regrets for her deeds.
Lakshman sets up a shelter and a kitchen for Ram and Sita. Kaikeyi regrets her wrongdoings. Guru Vashisht stops Kaikeyi from committing suicide. He demands her to compensate for her mistakes. Ram helps Sita in making a few earthen pots. Janak offers to join Bharat in bringing Ram back to Ayodhya.
Bharath and Janak decide to bring Ram back to Ayodhya. Kaikeyi is grateful to Janak for reminding her about her love for Ram. She requests Bharath to take her along with him to meet Ram. Lakshman mistakes Bharath to be coming with an army to Chitrakoot to kill them and attacks him!
Lakshman apologises to Bharath for suspecting him. Ram is depressed on learning about Dasharath's death. He apologises to Kaushalya. Later, as per Vasishth's instructions, Ram immerses Dasharath's ashes with a heavy heart.
Sita tries to console a dejected Ram. Bharath requests Ram to return to Ayodhya, but he refuses. Ram tells Bharath that the Dharm Sabha will decide whether he needs to return or not. He tells Janak that he will not return because he wants to fulfil the promise he had made to Dasharath.
Ram vows to fulfill Dasharath's promises to Kaikeyi. Kaikeyi apologises to Ram and frees him from the promises. Janak favours Ram in the dharm sabha. Bharath insists that Ram return to Ayodhya. He assures Ram of fulfilling his responsibilities as his representative.
Bharath asks Ram for his sandals. Janak is worried about Sita's well-being during the exile. Ram, Lakshman and Sita bid goodbye to their family. Ram promises Bharath to return after his exile. Bharath places Ram's sandals on the throne. He apologises to Vashist saying he cannot take over Ram's place.
Ram carries Sita as she is unable to walk after injuring her foot. Mandavi tries to placate guilty Bharath. He requests Mandavi to support him in his decision. Sita asks Ram if she is a burden on him when Lakshman says that they need to be more careful now as they are traveling with a lady.
Sita finds a kid wandering in the jungle. Ram rescues her from a vulture. Bharath apologises to Urmila for failing to bring back Ram, Lakshman and Sita. Shatrughan confronts Bharath for his decision of becoming a tapaswi. The kid tells Ram about the dangers in their journey ahead.
Bharath assures Kaushalya that he will stay near Ayodhya. He asks Shatrughan to help him in keeping his promise to Ram. Daityaraj asks his men to attack Ram. Mandavi tells Kaikeyi that Bharath has decided to leave the Rajbhavan!
Ram tells Sita that he is blessed to have a wife like her. Sumitra gets emotional on reminiscing about Lakshman. Shatrughan feels dejected on realising Bharath's fervent love for Ram. Shatrughan informs Bharath that all the activities of the throne are being restored in Ayodhya.
Some demons, disguised as birds, try to abduct the child travelling with Ram. Sita attacks the bird with Lakshman’s bow and arrow. Ram saves the child from dying. Later, Shatrughan gives a verdict against a girl from Ayodhya at the royal court.
Lakshman tells Ram and Sita that Goddess Nidradevi has given him a boon to stay awake so that he can serve them! While, Rishi Vasishth informs Kaushalya and Sumitra that on Lakshman's request, Nidradevi has given his share of sleep to Urmila, until he returns to Ayodhya.
The child tells his mother that Ram, Sita and Lakshman had rescued him from the vultures. Ram, Sita and Lakshman visit Maharishi Atri's hermitage. Kaushalya shares her miseries with Sumitra. Lord Hanuman rescues a child from danger. Shatrughan opens up to Shrutakirti.
Sita orders Lakshman to keep Ram busy until she completes her task. When Ram comes asking about Sita, Lakshman suggests Ram to socialize with the people of their community. Hanuman leads the hungry kids to a field full of watermelons. Ram decides to free the people from the atrocity of the demons.
Hanuman tells a child about seeing Ram in his dreams. Ram tells Sita that his existence has no importance without her. Hanuman seeks Suryadev's help for an answer to his dreams. Sita surprises Ram with a gift on his birthday. A rishi speaks to Ram about Sita's safety on their perilous journey ahead.
Ram conveys to Sita about his wish to protect the Rishis from the demons. He tells her that she will be an inspiration for generations to come. Later, Bharath gets emotional when Sumitra visits him to celebrate his birthday. Anusuya tells Sita that she has to protect herself from the demons.
Rishi Agastya asks Ram to share his knowledge of war and weapons. Suryadev asks Hanuman to protect his son, Sugriva. Meanwhile, Bali punishes Sugriva for neglecting his work. Mandvi tells Bharath that she will spread the importance of educating girls in Ayodhya. Sugriva tells Hanuman about Roma.
Hanuman tells Sugriva that he is going to meet Roma and asks him not to enter the palace. Meanwhile, Ram, Sita and Lakshman build a hut. Hanuman conveys to Roma that Sugriva loves her and wants to marry her. Later, Roma requests Hanuman to get her father, Panash's consent for her marriage with Sugriva.
Ram, Sita and Lakshman are saddened when their hut gets destroyed by a sudden flood. Hanuman tells Panash of Roma and Sugriva's love for each other. However, Panash refuses to get Roma married to Sugriva. Later, as Sita is about to be attacked by some demons, Ram comes to her rescue.
Panash's wife gives her consent to Roma and Sugriva's marriage. Hanuman punishes Indradev's son, Jayant, when he tries to attack him. Later, Hanuman asks Sugriva to convince Bali for his marriage with Roma. A few women ask Sita to do goddess Parvati's puja in the temple.
As Sita performs goddess Parvati's puja in the temple, Goddess Parvati kills the demons and rescues Sita. She assures Lord Shiva that she will not interfere in Lord Vishnu and goddess Laxmi's work. Bali decides to get Sugriva married to Roma. Malyavan confronts Virad for hiding the truth from Ravan.
Ravan stops Surpanakha from killing one of his soldiers. Meghnath punishes the soldier for his misdemeanour. Later, he threatens Sulochna for speaking against his family. Ravan forgives a rakshas and asks him to lead his army to Dandakaranya. Surpanakaha insists Ravan to let her go to Dandakaranya.
Surpanakha decides not to go to Dandakaranya. Lakshman and Sita are attacked by a giant bird, Jatayu. Lakshman attacks Jatayu, who later tells them that he wants to meet Ram. Ram is surprised on learning that Jatayu is a friend of Dasharath. Panash and his wife attend Sugriva and Roma's marriage.
Jatayu is dejected on learning about Dasharath's death. Lord Hanuman teaches wrestling to children. Later, he rescues a child who attempts suicide. Jatayu tells Ram, Sita and Lakshman about his brother, Sampati and how Sampati had lost his wings while rescuing him.
Surpanakha awakens Kumbhkaran with the help of the soldiers. Jatayu tells Ram, Sita and Lakshman about Sampati's hatred for the Suryavanshis. Meanwhile, Lord Hanuman praises the child Jadmati when he treats his student Malu, who has injured himself while wrestling.
A demon, Virad, plots to kill Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Lakshman creates a force field around the hut for Sita's security and asks her to stay behind the line. Ram and Lakshman leave to meet Jatayu and Sampati. Later, Hanuman tells Jadmati's father that Jadmati had tried to kill himself.
Sampati confronts Jatayu for bringing fruits instead of meat. He tells Ram that he is repenting for his mistake. Malyavan shares with Meghnad, his plan to take over Kishkinda. The asuras, Mayavi and Dundubi, attack Sugriva. Later, Dundubi threatens to kill Roma.
Lakshman apologises to Sita for his mistake. Meghnad tells Rahu and Ketu to avenge the insult they had faced at the hands of Hanuman. Jatayu wishes to stay with Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Sita prevents an asura woman from attempting suicide, but she instead blames Sita for ruining their life.
Parshuram realises that Ram is Lord Vishnu's incarnation. Ram refuses to take Lord Vishnu's Bow, Sarang. Vishwamitra asks Janak to get Dashrath's approval for Ram and Sita's marriage. Ravan orders Tatik to destroy Mithila. Kaikeyi agrees for Ram and Sita's wedding. Ram saves Mithila from the flood.
Sita tells Ram that all the asuras are not sinners. Dundubi comes up with a plan to kill Bali and Sugriva. Hanuman follows Rahu and Ketu to Patal Lok. Dundubi disguises as a buffalo and battles with Bali. On witnessing the helpless asuras, Ram promises Sita to never kill an innocent asura again.
Rahu and Ketu inform Hanuman about Meghnad's plan against Bali and Sugriva. Virad attacks Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Jatayu tells Ram a way to kill Virad. Bali kills Dundubi. Rishi Matang curses Bali for breaking his meditation. Ravan asks Malyavan to find about Surpanakha.
Ram kills Virad after he is trapped in a pit. Bali decides to kill Mayavi when he challenges him. Jatayu informs Ram that Ravan's army has attacked the residents of Panchvati.
Ram kills Ravan's soldiers and saves the residents of Panchvati. Mayavi decides to take Bali to Rishimukh mountain. Bali follows Mayavi into a cave and asks Sugriva to wait outside until he returns. However, Sugriva is shocked on hearing Bali's screams. Later, Jayant praises Sita.
Meghnad informs Ravan about Bali's death. Sugriva tells Tara about the same. Sita confronts Jayant for his lewd behaviour, who then transforms into a crow and injures her. Meanwhile, Sugriva suggests that Tara make Angad the king of Kishkinda. Later, Ram tends to Sita's wounds.
Jayant regrets his misdeed and apologizes to Ram. He punishes himself by injuring one of his eyes. Ram is worried about Sita's safety. Roma's father assures Sugriva that he will train him to become an able king. Tara decides to make Sugriva the king of Kishkinda after his training.
Surpanakha pretends to drown and calls Ram to rescue her. Sita questions Ram about Surpanakha's beauty when he tells her about the incident. Surpanakha makes sure that Ravan's men do not launch an attack on Ram. Sita goes to fetch a few lotus. Surpanakha also goes to fetch a lotus.
Sita comes across Surpanakha at the lake. She gets suspicious when Surpanakha tells her that the lotuses die when she touches them. Malyavan tells Meghnath how Bali had once defeated Ravan Ravan tells Meghnath to find out whether Bali is alive or dead.
Surpanakha tells Sita that her husband had deceived her. Meanwhile, Ram searches for Sita. Parvati asks Lord Shiva to make Ravan realize his mistake. Ravan confronts Lord Shiva for not helping him. Later, Lord Shiva tries to get him to realize his folly and scolds him for his mistakes.
Surpanakha sends a letter to Sulochana seeking her help to beautify herself. Meghnath warns Sulochana about helping her and also tells Ravan about Surpanakha being in love with Ram. Ravan confronts Sulochana for helping Surpanakha.
Surpanakha urges Ram to marry her but he tells her that he is already married Ravan welcomes Vishrava to Lanka. Jatayu informs Ram about Surpanakha. Vishrava asks Ravan to correct his mistakes before it's too late!
Surpanakha asks Ram to marry her. Ram tells her that he is married to Sita. Ravan is furious to learn that Mandodari has invited Vishrava. Surpanakha plans to prove herself better than Sita. Ram gets irritated when Surpanakha comes to him dressed like Sita!
Surpanakha uses her power and transforms herself into Sita. Meanwhile, Ram asks Jatayu to keep an eye on Surpanakha. Surpanakha manages to mislead Ram. She then attacks Sita, but Lakshman saves her. vengeful Surpankha warns Sita
Surpanakha asks Khara to kill Ram, Sita and Lakshman. While Lakshman searches for Sita, Khara attacks Ram with his asuras. Ram kills Khara by using his powers. Surpanakha reaches Lanka, tells everyone about the attack and unveils her mask.
Sita is upset about what happened with Surpanakha. Surpanakha asks Ravan to avenge her insult by Ram. Ravan decides to punish Ram for his deeds. Sugriva is elated to meet Hanuman. Ram and Lakshman decide to cook for Sita to cheer her up.
Ravan asks Akampana to get information about Ram, Sita and Lakshman. Vibhishan tries to make Surpanakha realise her mistake. Some people tell Ram, Sita and Lakshman about Rishi Sharadwan's curse. Meanwhile, Sugriva's coronation ceremony begins.
Ram builds a temple for Lord Shiva in Dandakaranya. Akampana informs Ravan about Ram and tells him Sita is Ram's weakness. Hanuman crowns Sugriva as the king of Kishkindha. A furious Bali decides to punish Sugriva for locking him in the cave. Later, Ravan decides to abduct Sita.
Mandodari tries to make Ravan realise his mistake and asks him not to think about Sita. A furious Bali returns to Kishkindha and attacks Sugriva for locking him up in the cave. Hanuman rescues Sugriva from Bali. Later, Ravan tells Akampana about his decision to abduct Sita.
Jatayu informs Ram about Ravan's arrival at Panchvati. Ravan tells Marich about Surpanakha's humiliation and seeks his help to avenge her insult. Hanuman takes Sugriva to Rishimukh mountain. Marich lies to Ram about the asuras' attack on him.
Marich seeks Ram's help. Sita confronts Marich for killing a deer. Hanuman tries to prove Sugriva's innocence to Bali. Meanwhile, Ravan asks Marich to disguise as a deer.
Goddess Parvati is worried about Ravan's plan to abduct Sita. Lord Shiva tells Parvati about Rishi Bhrigu's curse on Lord Narayan for killing his wife and how Lord Narayan reunited with Bhargavi, a reincarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Ravan tells Marich about his plan to abduct Sita.
Sugriva is worried about Roma's well-being. Sita surprises Ram and Lakshman with her gift. Meghnath warns Surpanakha for speaking ill about Ravan. Disguised as a deer, Marich reaches the ashram with his injured leg. Sita decides to treat the wounded deer.
Bali asks his soldiers to attach Sugriva. Lakshman fails to find the deer. Tara tries to make Bali realise his mistake. Ram orders Lakshman to guard Sita, until he returns.
Ram follows the deer into the jungle. Lord Shiva tells Parvati about Maharishi Bhrigu's curse. Akampana informs Ravan that Marich has managed to lead Ram away from the hut. Meanwhile, Roma refuses to go with Hanuman and tells him that she is sacrificing her life for Sugriva.
Hanuman tells Sugriva that Bali has made Roma his slave. Ram attacks Marich to learn his intentions. However, he is shocked when Marich calls out to Sita and Lakshman in his voice. Hanuman tells Sugriva that he will seek help from the other kings to defeat Bali. Sita is distressed on hearing Ram's cries for help.
Marich apologizes to Ram for his misdeed and dies. Sita orders Lakshman to go into the jungle to look for Ram. Akampana and Ravan discuss their plan against Ram, Lakshman and Sita. Suryadev informs Hanuman about Brahmadev's son, Jamwant. Later, Lakshman agrees to go in search of Ram.
Lakshman draws a line outside the hut for Sita's security and asks her not to cross it. Ram tells Lakshman about Marich and confronts him for leaving Sita alone! Meanwhile, Ravan disguises himself as a Rishi.
Mandodari requests Kaikesi to stop Ravan from abducting Sita. Ravan manipulates Sita into crossing the line made by Lakshman. Hanuman tells Jamwant that Sugriva is in danger and asks for his help. Jamwant gives Sugriva a tip to defeat Bali. Sita tries to escape from Ravan.
Ravan kidnaps Sita and takes her to Lanka. Jatayu comes to rescue Sita but Ravan kills him. Ram and Lakshman rush towards the ashram. Sita tells Ravan to kill her and avenge himself!
Surpanakha is delighted to see Sita in Lanka. Later, Ravan stops Surpanakha from attacking Sita. He tells her to keep Sita alive, until he avenges her insult.
Kaikasi talks to Ravan about Mandodari's concern for him. She asks him to marry Sita. Later, Ravan stops Surpanakha from attacking Sita. Sita recalls Ram's words.
A dejected Sita reminisces about Ram. Sulochana tries to get Meghnath to realize his mistake. Ravan learns that one of his commanders is revolting against him. Meanwhile, Meghnath kills his soldiers when they try to attack Sita.
Ravan orders his soldiers to gather information about Ram, after which Meghnath tells Ravan about the attack on Sita. Ravan confronts Surpanakha for the same. Later, he tells Mandodari that he will avenge Surpanakha's insult.
Ravan is elated to learn from his informer about Ram's grief. Jatayu tells Ram that Ravan has abducted Sita. Sita is relieved to learn that Ram knows about her whereabouts. Ravan decides to make a maze to stop Surpanakha. Surpanakha seeks Kaikasi's help to fulfil her agenda.
Kaikasi agrees to help Surpanakha. Ravan kills the informer who tries to deliver Sita's message and boasts about himself. Later, he gets jealous when Sita praises Ram. Sulochana tells Sita that she will help her escape from Ravan.
Ravan builds a magical wall around Sita to confine her and to prevent anyone from meeting her. He ruins the weapon created by Surpanakha. Later, he asks a demon, Trijata, to mislead Sita. Surpanakha decides to create a more powerful weapon.
Meghnath tells Sulochana about the maze built by Ravan. Vibhishan advises Mandodari and Sulochana to send Sita back as early as possible. Ravan tells Trijata to stay with Sita.
Sulochana assures Sita that she will help her in escaping Lanka and going back to Ram. She leads Sita out of the maze, but is shocked to find Ravan waiting for her there. Meanwhile, Surpanakha creates a demon, Simhika, and orders her to kill Sita.
Ravan captures Simhika when she tries to attack Sita. Surpanakha decides to seek Kumbhakaran's help to kill Sita. Kumbhakaran attempts to kill Sita!
Goddess Parvati uses her divine power to show Sita the events in Ravan and Kumbhakaran's past. Sita learns about Brahma's son Sanad Kumar's curse.
Ravan decides to marry Sita. Ram and Lakshman search for Sita. Lakshman seeks Shabari's help to find the way. Later, Ram apologises to Shabari and agrees to have food at her place.
Trijata tries to trick Sita into believing that Ravan has beheaded Ram. However, Sita finds out that Trijata is lying. Hanuman disguises himself as a sanyasi and appears before Ram and Lakshman. Later, he worries when Lakshman asks him about Sugriva.
Ravan threatens to kill Trijata if she fails to convince Sita to marry him. Hanuman reveals his real identity to Ram and Lakshman!
Trijata's behaviour towards Sita changes when she learns about Ram. Sulochana foils Meghnath's plan. Ram shoots an arrow through seven trees to prove his calibre.
Ram tells Sugriva about his plan to kill Bali. Trijata makes an idol of Ram and gifts it to Sita. Hanuman provokes Bali to fight with Sugriva. Will everything go as per Ram's plan?
Lakshman asks Sugriva to wear a garland while fighting Bali so that Ram can differentiate between the twins. Ravan threatens to marry Sita. Will Mandodari and Trijata help Sita escape from Lanka?
Trijata and Mandodari try to convince Sita to escape. Meanwhile, Ravan is determined to marry Sita. Ram weeps, remembering Sita!
Hanuman tells Ram about seeing him in his dreams. Ram motivates Sugriva to win against Bali. A magical fire surrounds Sita when Kaikasi tries to attack her. Will Mandodari go against Ravan to protect Sita?
Bali and Sugriva get into a ferocious fight. Meanwhile in Lanka, Kaikasi warns Ravan about Sita's magical powers. Ram shoots an arrow on Bali. Bali confronts him for not fighting him in direct combat. What will Ram say?
Ravan is happy with his wedding arrangements. Bali apologizes to Tara and Sugriva for his mistakes. Mandodari tries to stop Maghnath from following Ravan's order.
Meghnath fails to bring Sita to the mandap. Hanuman tells Angad about Bali's death. Ram declares Sugriva to be the king of Kishkindha. Mandodari threatens to set herself on fire if Ravan marries Sita.
Ravan promises Mandodari that he will not marry Sita. Sugriva decides to find Sita and bring her back from Lanka. Meghnath informs Ravan that Ram has killed Bali. Sita is elated to learn that Ram has reached Kishkindha.
Ravan has a nightmare in which he sees Kali killing him. Later, he tells Sita about his strategy to overpower Ram. Sugriva's army leaves on a mission to find Sita.
Sampati learns aobut Jatayu's death from Hanuman and Jamvant. He informs them about Sita's whereabouts. Later, Jamvant reminds Hanuman of his powers. Will Hanuman reach Lanka?
Kaikasi accuses Mandodari of betraying the asuras. Meanwhile, Hanuman finds himself forced to fight Sursa and Simhika. Will he be able to reach Lanka?
Ravan tries to persuade Sita to marry him. Hanuman teaches Lankini a lesson for getting in his way. Lankini tells Hanuman about Lord Brahma's boon to Ravan. Hanuman learns about Sita's whereabouts!
Ravan learns about Sursa, Simhika, and Lankini's defeat. Meanwhile, Hanuman reaches Ashok Vatika. Ravan asks his son, Akshay and the soldiers to look for Ram's messenger.
Ravan threaten to kill Sita if she refuses to marry him. Later, Sita is surprised when Hanuman meets her at Ashok Vatika and gives her Ram's ring to gain her confidence.
Sita is relieved and happy when Hanuman tells her about his meeting with Ram and how Ram is grief-stricken without her. Meanwhile, Meghnath leaves, making Akshay in charge. Can Akshay defeat Hanuman?
Hanuman attacks Akshay when he threatens to kill Sita. Later, Ravan orders Meghnath to search for Hanuman when they find Akshay's dead body.
Mandodari blames Ravan for Akshay's death. Meanwhile, Hanuman frees himself and tells Ravan that he is Ram's messenger! Ravan orders Meghnath to kill Hanuman.
Ravan orders Meghnath to set Hanuman's tail on fire but Hanuman sets Lanka on fire and frees the Navagrahas from Ravan's imprisonment!
Sita decides to stay back until Ram punishes Ravan for his misdeeds. Hanuman returns to Ram and tells him about Sita's well-being.
Kaikasi tries to turn Sita into an asur and prepares a poison. Sita kills the monster, created by the poison. Meanwhile, Ram seeks help from Samudradev to reach Lanka. Will Samudradev help him?
Meghnath decides to send Sita away from Lanka. Meanwhile, Ram welcomes Vibhishan into his army, but later he shoots an arrow at Sita!
Meghnath tells Ravan about his plan against Ram. Meanwhile, Ram reaches Lanka with his army and decides to send Angad to Ravan as a messenger of peace.
Angad demands Ravan to surrender to Ram but Ravan's arrogance makes him declare war! Later at night, Meghnath sends some soldiers to attach the Banar army.
Hanuman, Ram, and Lakshman defeat Meghnath's army. However, Meghnath uses his powers to overpower them. Ravan celebrates his victory!
Sita blames Lord Shiva for Ram's death and demands an answer from him. Lord Shiva sends Pakshiraj Garuda to revive Ram and Lakshman!
Hanuman tells Sita that Ram and Lakshman are alive. Meanwhlie, Ravan summons Dhumraksh to defeat Ram.
The battle between Dhumraksh and Ram's army wages on. But Ram with his powerful skills defeats Dhumraksh. What will Ravan's next move be?
The vanar sena is attacked by Ravan and Akampana's cobined forces. Lakshman gets into a fight with Akampana. Later, Vibhishan tells Ram the secret to kill Akampana. Will it work?
Ram shows mercy towards Akampana's army and sets them free. Meanwhile, Vibhishan tells Lakshman about the powerful asuras that Ravan has summoned to fight against them.
After Lord Shiva heals the Vanar Sena, Ram challenges Ravan to battle. The Vanar Sena attempt to enter Ravan's fort! Can they?
Ram kills Vajramushti with an arrow. On hearing about Vajramushti's death, Ravan decides to take on Ram and steps into the battlefield.
Ravan and Ram come face to face with each other. Ravan brags about himself while Ram responds to him by telling hi about the true nature of knowledge. Later, Ravan challenges Ram for a fight.
Ravan decides to meet Sita in Ram's disguise. Hanuman tells Sugriva that destroying Ravan's ego is more important that defeating him in the battle. Will Sita realise Ravan's ruse?
Ravan disguised as Ram fails to fool Sita. Meanwhile, Kaikesi is shocked to learn about Ravan's decision to free Sita! Later, he decides to awaken Kumbhakaran.
Ravan awakens Kumbhakaran from his sleep. Later, Kumbhakaran tells Ravan that he did not do the right thing by abducting Sita, but agrees to fight with Ram for him.
Kumbhakaran challenges Ram to a duel. Vibhishan tries to reason with Kumbhakaran to not fight against Ram. Later, Hanuman stops Kumbhakaran when he tries to crush Angad.
Lakshman challenges Kumbhakaran to get past him before fighting Ram. Kumbhakaran finds out that Ram is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Will Kumbhakaran still support his brother?
Ravan is furious after he learns about Kumbhakaran's death and tries to kill Sita. Meanwhile, Kaikesi repends for her deeds and decides to stop Ravan. Ram wishes to perform a ritual on Dasharath's death anniversary.
Vibhishan tells Ram that only Ravan can perform the rituals of Dasharath's death anniversary! Later, Hanuman praises Ravan and requests him to perform the rituals. Will Ravan agree to it?
Ravan performs the rituals of Dasharath's death anniversary but he wants something in return! Meanwhile, Kaikesi apologizes to Vishravas and requests him to stop the war.
Ravan decides to use Tarini to find out if Ram is really an avatar of Lord Vishnu after Vishravas informs him about the same. Vibhishan tells Ram about Tarini's devotion towards Lord Narayan. Later, Vishravas refuses to help Ravan.
Tarini attacks the Vanar Sena and challenges Ram to fight him. Ram kills Tarini. Meanwhile, Ravan questions Lord Brahma about sending Lord Vishnu to kill him in Ram's avatar.
A boastful Ravan declares war against Lord Vishnu. Lakshman gets into a fierce combat with Meghnath, while Hanuman and the Vanar Sena set out in search of them.
Ravan confronts Meghnath for not killing Ram. Meanwhile, Lakshman is in a critical condition. Ravan lies to Sita about Lakshman!
Trijata tells Ram that only Sushen can save Lakshman. Sushen tells Ram about the miraculous herb which can cure Lakshman. Hanuman leaves for the Himalayas in search of the herb.
Kalnemi tries to stop Hanuman from finding the miraculous herb that can cure Lakshman. However, Hanuman returns to Lanka with the remedy. Later, Ram makes a declaration!
Meghnath decides to worship Devi Nikumbha to get the Ajay Divine Chariot. Vibhishan tells Ram that they have to stop Meghnath from worshipping Devi Nikumbha. Can they stop him?
Lakshman kills Meghnath and tells Ram about it. Sulochana is heartbroken to see Meghnath's body and requests Lakshman to return his head.
Ram decides to crown Vibhishan as the new king of Lanka after Ravan's death. Meanwhile, Ahiravan promises Ravan that he will kill Ram and Lakshman.
Vibhishan is shocked to see Ram and his army lying unconscious. Devi Patalika decides not to accept any kind of sacrifice when Hanuman stops her from killing Ram and Lakshman. Later, Hanuman kills Ahiravan.
Hanuman kills Ahiravan. Trijata tells Sita about Ram and Lakshman's arrival in Lanka. Meanwhile, Ravan enters the battlefield. What will happen?
Ram is worried when Ravan remains unaffected in the face of the Vanar sena's attack. Sita asks Trijata to deliver a letter to Ram, while Vibhishan tells Ram about Ravan's power.
Ravan decides to kill Vibhishan on learning that he is aware of the Amrit Kalash. He asks Shankini and Dankini to bring Vibhishan to him. Later, Sugriva informs Hanuman that the asuras have captured Vibhishan.
Hanuman rescues Vibhishan from Ravan. Later, Goddess Parvati blesses Ram and assures him that he will win against Ravan.
Ravan attacks the Vanar Sena using his elusive powers. Later, Ram manages to behead Ravan but is it all over?
Ravan comes alive with his 10 heads. Ram manages to cut off Ravan's 10 fearsome heads, but is shocked to see him come alive once again with his elusive powers!
Vibhishan tells Ram about Ravan's secret. As per instructions, Ram targets Ravan's umbilicus. Will Ram be able to finally kill Ravan? Will the battle come to an end?
Visheava tells Kaikasi about Ravan's death. Vibhishan performs Ravan's last rites. Meanwhile, Vishrava and Kaikasi perform a ritual to bring Sahastra Ravan to life. Will Sahastra Ravan avenge his father's death?
Ram uses Brahmastra against Sahastra Ravan, but fails to kill him. Sahastra Ravan attacks Ram and his army. Later, Sita takes up the form of Goddess Bhadrakali and kills him.
Ram announces Vanar Sena's victory over Lanka. He tells Vibhishan that he wants to meet Kaikasi. Vibhishan stops Kaikasi from killing Sita, who confronts him for deceiving the clan.
Kaikesi enquires Ram about his decision to crown the king of Lanka. Later, Ram asks Lakshman to make arrangements for Vibhishan's coronation ceremony.
Ram appoints Vibhishan as the new king of Lanka. Later, Sita is left heartbroken when Ram tells her she cannot return to Ayodhya with him. What is the reason behind Ram's decision?
Lakshman confronts for his decision to abandon Sita. Later, Sita proves her fidelity to Ram by walking into fire. Lakshman asks Ram the reason behind his hasty decision.
Ram tells Sita that he wants to repent for all the sins and decides to head for Ayodhya when Hanuman tells him about his encounter with Bharath. Meanwhile, Bharat prepares to kill himself as per his word to Ram.
Hanuman sops Bharat from killing himself. He tells Bharath about Ram, Sita, and Lakshman's arrival in Ayodhya. Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra are delighted when they arrive at Bharat's ashram.
Ram, Sita, and Lakshman arrive in Ayodhya. Guru Vashisth asks Lakshman to worship Niradevi. Urmila is delighted to see Lakshman. Later, Guru Vashisth fixes a date for Ram's coronation.
Guru Vashisth crowns Ram as the kind of Ayodhya. Hanuman requests Ram to allow him to stay in Ayodhya. Later, Kaushalya praises Sita and her sisters for fulfilling their responsibilities.
Ram begins his reign over Ayodhya. Hanuman gets upset on being mocked by the people while trying to cheer up Ram. Later, Sita shares a good news with Ram. Janak visits Ayodhya and requests Ram to let him take Sita to Mithila with him.
Sita refuses to go with Janak to Mithila. Ram and Sita ask Hanuman to meet Mata Anjani. Meanwhile, a resident confronts Bhadra for humiliating Ram and Sita.
Bhadra's wife tells Ram that she has been thrown out of the house. Ram orders Bhadra to accept his wife but he refuses. Later, Ram decides to prove Sita's chastity. He asks Lakshman to request Guru Vashisth to visit Rajbhavan.
Guru Vashisth motivates Ram to free himself of all desires and perform the duties of a just king. Ram disguises himself as a commoner and finds Bhadra questioning the villagers about Sita's chastity!
Bound by his responsibilities as a king, Ram decides to give up on Sita. Later, he asks Lakshman to tell Sita about his decision to send her out of Ayodhya.
Ram tells Sita that she can visit the Rishis and seek their blessings. The next day, Lakshman accompanies Sita and hesitantly tells Sita about Ram's shocking decision.
Lakshman tells Sita the reason behind Ram's decision. Will Sita accept Ram's decision?
Hanuman disguises himself as a kid, Maruti and provides food to Sita. He also arranges a place for Sita to stay at an ashram and months pass by!
Janak praises Ram's ability to take unbiased decisions as a king. However, Ram apologizes to Janak for the condition Sita is in. Later, Janak visits Sita and asks her to return to Mithila with him.
Sita decides to stay back at the ashram. Years pass by and Sita continues to live there with her twin sons, Luv and Kush.
Kaushalya reminds Ram about Sita and his marriage anniversary. Meanwhile, the rishi of the Valmiki ashram finds out about Luv and Kush's encounter with Lavanasura. Later, he tells Sita that Lavanasura is Ravan's nephew!
Sita tries to rescue Luv and Kush from Lavanasur. Meanwhile, Ram wants to punish Lavanasur for abducting innocent kids. Ram, Lakshman and Shatrughan fight Lavanasura and his clan. Will Ram rescue Luv and Kush?
Luv and Kush tell Sita about Ram and Lavanasur's encounter. Meanwhile, Ram succeeds in killing Lavanasur. Later, Kush meets Ram and requests him to teach swordsmanship.
Hanuman seeks Ram's permission to bring Luv and Kush to Ayodhya. Meanwhile, the Rishi of the ashram tells Luv and Kush about Ram and Sita. Later, they leave for Ayodhya to meet Ram.
Luv and Kush recite the Ramayan in front of Ram and express their wish to meet Sita. Later, Kaushalya tells them about Sita and how she was sent to the forest!
Bhadra apologises to Ram and requests him to bring Sita back. Sita confronts Luv and Kush for speaking ill about Ram. Lakshman and Kaushalya tell Ram to bring Sita back to Ayodhya. Later, Ram dismisses Rishi Vashisth's suggestion to perform the Ashwamedha yagna.
Rishi Valmiki agrees to attend the Ashwamedha yagya in Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Ram is told that he has to remarry in order to perform the yagya! What will he do now to be able to perform the yagya?
Ram performs the Ashwamedha yagya, keeping Sita's idol on his left side. Later, Luv and Kush assure Rishi Valmiki that they will take care of the ashram till his return.
Luv and Kush capture the horse used for the Ashwamedha yagya! Sita confronts Luv and Kush for accusing Ram but they refuse to set the horse free and put a condition to Ram!
Lakshman faints after getting injured in the fight against Luv and Kush. Meanwhile, Ram learns about Lakshman's defear. He asks Bharat and SHatrughan to free Lakshman and the horse. Later, Sita refuses to forgive Luv and Kush.
Luv and Kush ask Bharat and Shatrughan to inform Ram that they will wage a war against him. Hanuman is troubled as Ram tells him to fight Luv and Kush. Later, Luv and Kush prepare to fight Hanuman, while Sita finds out that Hanuman is Maruti.
Sita confronts Hanuman for hiding his identity all this while after he lets Luv and Kush capture him. Ram decides to go against Luv and Kush himself. Meanwhile, Vashisth finds out that Luv and Kush are Ram and Sita's sons. Will Sita stop Luv and Kush?
Luv and Kush apologize to Sita but refuse to accept Ram as their father after she enlightens them about him and shares her grief. Meanwhile, Ram and Sita get upset thinking about each other while Hanuman worries about their sorrows.
Vashisth suggests Ram to let the people of Ayodhya decide about Sita's return. However, a few Rishis object to Sita's return. How will Ram deal with the situation?
Hanuman heads towards Ayodhya with some good news for Ram. Meanwhile, Sita is happy to meet her sisters after a long time. Later, Ram makes an important announcement about Sita.
Vashisth deduces that Ram's nightmare is inauspicious for him as well as his subjects. He suggests Ram to delay Sita's return to Ayodhya. Will Ram listen to him?
Mandvi, Urmila, and Shrutkirti are shocked when Sita refuses to meet Ram. Ram apologizes to Luv and Kush and explains the reason for Sita's exile.
Ram requests Sita to return to Ayodhya. Luv and Kush apologize to Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughan for fighting against them. Meanwhile, Kaushalya asks Sita to reconsider her decision of not returning home.
Sita requests Ram to take Luv and Kush to Ayodhya. But the twins are determined to set things right between their parents. Will Ram and Sita accept their children's wish?
Ram gives Sita the royal attire to wear to Ayodhya. Later, Sita prepares a meal for Ram and the twins. What is Sita thinking-- will she return with Ram?
Janak decides to go to Rishi Valmiki's ashram upon learning that Sita is in danger. The next day, Ram eagerly waits for Sita to return with him to Ayodhya. Will she?
Lakshman threatens to kill himself. Meanwhile, Ram decides to stay at Rishi Valmiki's ashram to support Sita. Later, she confronts Ram for sending her into exile.
After bravely facing all the trials and tribulations that destiny had in store for her, Sita finally breaks down and seeks refuge in Mother Earth!
Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughan perform the last rites of Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra. Later, Ram makes an important decision regarding the future of Ayodhya.
Hanuman jumps into the river to find Ram's ring. Later, Kaal arrives in Ayodhya to take Ram.
Kaal disguises himself as a sage and meets Ram. Vashisth infers Urmila's dream to be inauspicious. Kaal asks Ram to give a death sentence to the person interfering in their conversation. Later, he asks Ram to return to heaven since he has restored peace on earth.
Lakshman apologizes to Rishi Durvasa and tells him that he will inform Ram about his arrival. Kaal reminds Ram about his vow and asks him to give a death sentence to Lakshman. Later, Ram feels dejected thinking about Lakshman.
Ram informs Lakshman that he cannot give him a death sentence. Later, upon Guru Vashisth's advice, Ram severs all ties with Lakshman. Later, Lakshman leaves Rajbhavan and ends his life.
Ram and Hanuman have a profound discussion about life and death. Ram tells Hanuman about the future and takes a promise from him.
Guru Vashisth, Hanuman, Luv and Kush are sad when Ram, Bharat, and Shatrughan end their life. Later, Hanuman tears open his chest to show the residents of Ayodhya that Ram and Sita always reside in his heart.
