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The Earth is tilted! Everything is leaning to the north! Rivers are flowing backwards, trees are leaning to one side! What was going on? Are we all going to fall of the edge of the earth? It was caused by all the celestial being including gods and rishis gathering at Kailasa to witness Shiva marrying Parvati. Shiva quickly realised it and he did not want a happy occasion to turn into a tragedy. So he called on Agastya, the diminutive but very powerful rishi, to correct the imbalance. "Go South Agastya!" commanded Shiva. Reluctantly Agastya started trekking towards south. He had a long journey ahead. But, there was a massive hurdle on his way which he did not anticipate. Mount Vindya wanted to compete for the title King of the Mountains with the Himalayas and started growing ever taller! Could Agastya cross the Vindhyas and restore Earth's balance? What strange adventures are in store for him down south? #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu #agastya

The final battle between Rama and Ravana looms. Ravana, alone, defeated, leads the remaining troops to face Rama. But, he still has some tricks left. Can he use his sorcery and magic to outwit Rama? Sita awaits news from the battlefield and she sees a familiar face. A joyous occasion was in store for the citizens are Ayodhya. Listen to this concluding episode of the Ramayana series. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

Ravana is all but defeated. He has lost all his generals and warriors. He lost his brother and now his son Prince Indrajit. Desperate Ravana calls on Mahiravana, Ravana's half-brother from the netherworld and a master of sorcery for help. What evil tricks will Mahiravana use to turn the tide of war? Who will stop the magic of Mahiravana? Listen to this exiting episode from the Ramayana, the story of Mahiravana. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

Rama and Lakshmana have fallen, struck by the mighty Brahmastra deployed by Ravana's son Prince Indrajit. The entire Vanara army had also fallen. Only a few survived, Hanuman being one of them. Jambavan tasks Hanuman to fly to the Himalayas and get the magical herbs that can revive the prices and the army. Can Hanuman retrieve the herbs on time? And what dark sorceries Indrajit has in store? Vibhishana finds out from his spies. Listen to this exiting episode from the Ramayana, in which the heroics of Hanuman saves the day. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

Ravana, desperate to reverse his defeats in the battle against Rama, has to wake his brother, the terrible giant Rakshasa Kumbhakarna. His brother, due to a curse, sleeps for six months to wake just for one day before going back to sleep. He had fallen asleep just a few days ago. But dire times calls for desperate measures. Can the giant avenge his brother's defeats? Can Rama overcome the tremendous power of Kumbhakarna? And... what cunning sorcery Indrajit has in store? Listen to this exiting episode from the Ramayana. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

Ravana's army has suffered serious defeats against Rama and his Vanara army. His leading generals and sons are defeated. The Rakshasa army is in disarray. A furious Ravana decides to take matters into his own hands. He leads his army to battle. His combat skills are no match to Rama. Soon, Ravana loses his chariot, his horses and his weapons. He is knocked to the ground by Rama's arrows. Is this the end of Ravana? Will Rama finish the demon king once and for all? Listen to this exiting episode from the Ramayana. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

The battle has finally begun. The mighty Vanara army under Rama's command is smashing the Rakshasa forces of Ravana. When the power or Rama's weapons and the strength of the Vanaras becomes too much to Ravana to face, he sends his son Indrajit who is an expert with sorcery in warfare. His terrible weapon unleashes the power of venomous serpents that causes them to lose their consciousness. How can they be revived? Will help from an unexpected friend come on time? Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

The demon king Ravana could not believe his eyes, all twenty of them! Gathered beneath his citadel, on the plans of Lanka was the massive thousands strong Vanara army! How could this be? How did they cross the sea? His anger turned to Sita! He wanted her to suffer for the troubles he was under. An evil plan came to his mind! How will Sita maintain her courage and hope in the face of such evil demon? When will Rama come to rescue her? Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

How will the hundreds of thousands of Vanara foot soldiers cross the mighty southern ocean to reach the island fortress city of Lanka? Rama prayed to Samudra the sea-god for help. He wanted the sea to part so that his army can march across the expanse of one hundred yojanas to Lanka. But Samudra had a better idea - build a bridge with rocks and trees. But how will the rocks float? Is it even possible to build a bridge over a turbulent sea? This episode describes the building of the famous Rama Setu - Rama's bridge. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

Hanuman brought new of Sita back from Lanka. It brought back hope in Rama and the Vanara army. Under the command of Sugreeva and Hanuaman, The army marched southwards towards Lanka. Everyone was sure that now victory is near and the demon king Ravana's days were numbered, but they had not expected an obstacle on their way - the great southern ocean! How does an army cross the ocean of one hundred yojanas wide without any boats or ships? While they were pondering this question, an unexpected guest arrived - Ravana's younger brother Vibhishana! He wanted to surrender, but can he be trusted? What if he were a spy sent by the cunning Ravana? This episode features the surrender of Vibhishana on the eve of the invasion of Lanka. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

Hanuman finally found Sita though under the watchful eye of Ravana. How can Hanuman speak to her to give her the news of Rama? How will he avoid getting caught before he had the chance to reassure Sita? Can Hanuman succeed and escape the heavily fortified city of Lanka and return home to Rama? What dangers awaited him from Ravana's demons? This episode features Hanuman's offer to Sita to rescue her and his destruction of Lanka. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #IndianMythology #mythology #ancientindia #ramayana #hindumyths #hinduism #hindu

The vanara search party were frustrated by the challenge of crossing the sea to Lanka. Only Hanuman had the strength and the resolve to do it. But, how will he find Sita in the heavily fortified city of Ravana, the Rakshasa king? Where will Sita be? Will she be in Ravana's palace, with his many wives? Hanuman raked his brain to locate Sita. Will she be found alive? Can he rescue her and taker her back to Rama? This episode features the pinnacle of Sundara Kanda, the meeting of Sita and Hanuman. Listen, subscribe and share for new episodes every week. #indianmyths #mythology #ancientIndia #ramayana #hindumyths #hindu

The search for Sita took Rama and Lakshmana deep into the forest kingdom of Kishkinda. There they met Hanuman, the great Vanara warrior. Vanaras were a divine race of magical beings - neither human nor animal. To get the help of Sugreeva, the deposed king of the Vanaras, Rama had to aid in the defeat of his brother Vali. This caused a great moral dilemma for Rama. Will he ignore his guiding moral principles by shooting at an enemy from the shadows? How does he reconcile this with his desperate need to find Sita? This episode of our series on Ramayana deals with the killing of Vali and the pact with Sugreeva. Listen, subscribe and share. #indianmyths #mythology #ancientIndia #ramayana #hindumyths #hindu

Sita saw a golden deer wandering near their hut and wanted Rama to capture it. Ignoring Lakshmana's warnings, Rama went after the deer, to please Sita. They didn't know that the terrible Ravana was behind this magic deer and that the demon king would wreck havoc soon. This is the next episode of our series on Ramayana. #indianmyths #mythology #ancientIndia #ramayana #hindumyths #hindu

Life in the forest for Rama and Sita was peaceful until an enchanting woman chanced upon them. But, it was no ordinary woman,but a devious demoness who was jealous of Sita's beauty. It was in fact, Shurpanakha, Ravana's evil sister. How will Lakshmana rebuff Shurpanakha and protect Rama and Sita? This episode of Ramayana is full of exiting drama and adventure. Listen, subscribe and share. #indianmyths #mythology #ancientIndia #ramayana #hindumyths #hindu