The Stories of the Ramayana

The Stories of the Ramayana

The ancient Indian epic "The Ramayana" is loved and revered by millions worldwide. Sudipta Bhawmik (the creator of the popular podcast The Stories of Mahabharata) retells the stories of the Ramayana in his unique dramatic style. An epic tale of good versus evil, the Ramayana chronicles the journey of Ram, the prince of Ayodhya, and how he conquers the rakshas king Ravana. The podcast follows the Valmika Ramayana as the reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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November 18, 2025 19 mins

Kaikeyi reminds Dasarath of his promise and asks him to grant her two impossible boons.


Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik

SFX and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Souman Paul

Cover art by Paresh Parmar


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King Dasarath decides to appoint Ram as the crown prince of Ayodhya. In the palace interiors, the hunchback maid Manthara plants evil ideas in the mind of Queen Kaikeyi to thwart Dasarath's dreams.


Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Music score and sound effects by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


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Viswamitra brought Ram and Lakshman to King Janak's palace to see the divine bow of Shiva. Janak declared that only the man who could string the bow would marry his daughter, Sita. Ram effortlessly lifted and then shattered the mighty bow while trying to string it. Ram married Sita, and his brothers Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna married Urmila, Mandavi, and Shrutakirti, respectively. On their return to Ayodhya, they encountered ...

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Vishwamitra continues his penance and worship to win over the title of Brahmarshi and become a Brahmin.


Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik

SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Souman Paul

Cover art by Paresh Parmar


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In this episode, we hear how Rishi Vashisth's Brahmana power vanquished the might of the Kshatriya King Vishwamitra.

We also learn about Trishanku's tale and his fall from the heavens, only to be stopped by Vishwamitra.


Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik

SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Souman Paul



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Vishwamitra narrates the story of how the elixir of immortality was retrieved by the gods and demons through the churning of the ocean. Later, we hear how Ram released Ahalya from her curse.


Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


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August 7, 2025 24 mins
Ram and Lakshman continue their journey with Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra narrates the story of how Bhagirath brought Ganga down the plains to the ocean and help his ancestors ascend to the heavens.

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July 20, 2025 19 mins

Ram and Lakshman continue their journey with Vishwamitra. On the way they encounter the ferocious Rakshasha demoness Tadaka and kill her. Ther reach Vishwamitra's ashram and protect his Yagna from the attacks of the demons Marich, Subahu and their clan.


Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


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Rishwashringa conducts the putreshti yagna for King Dasarath. Lord Vishnu agrees to be born as Dasarath's sons. Viswamitra arrives to borrow Ram and Lakshman.


Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology


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King Dasarath of Ayodhya decides to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna to pray for a son. On Sumantra's advice, Dasarath brings sage Rishwasringa to Ayodhya to conduct the Yagna and fulfill his wish.

Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology


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June 7, 2025 12 mins

The great sage Rishi Valmiki composed the epic poem "The Ramayana". He teaches his disciples, Luv and Kush, to sing the poem as a song. Luv and Kush travel to Ayodhya and sing the song in the court of Lord Ram.


Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology


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