Index Of Ramayan 1987 May 2026

Title: Mapping the Epic: The Structural and Thematic Index of Ramayan (1987)

Gaps in the index signal ideology. The Uttara Kand (eps. 73–78) is often omitted in reruns. Indexing this section reveals that Sita’s exile and final disappearance occupy only 6 episodes—far fewer than her wedding (4 episodes) or her abduction (8 episodes). The index thus highlights the serial’s discomfort with Sita’s agency, accelerating through her suffering. index of ramayan 1987

• Episodes 16-20: The trio meets various sages and learns about the duties of a warrior. Bharata meets Rama at Chitrakoot to persuade him to return; Rama refuses, bound by his father's word. Bharata returns with Rama's sandals to rule as regent.
• Episodes 21-25: Life in Panchavati. The encounter with Surpanakha, which leads to Lakshman disfiguring her nose. This triggers the arrival of the demon army and the death of Khar and Dushan.
• Episodes 26-32: The villain Ravana plots revenge. He sends Maricha in the form of a golden deer. Sita is abducted by Ravana. Jatayu attempts to save Sita but is mortally wounded. Rama meets Hanuman and Sugriva, forming an alliance.

Phase 1: Bal Kand & Ayodhya Kand (The Childhood and Life in Ayodhya)

Episodes 1 – 15