Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan (1987) is a landmark in Indian television history, originally consisting of 78 episodes that aired from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988. The series is primarily based on Valmiki’s Ramayan and Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas, but also draws from various regional versions like the Tamil Kamba Ramayanam and Bengali Krutivas Ramayan. Episode Index & Major Milestones
Alliance with Vibhishana and construction of the Ram Setu bridge Dec 1987 – Jan 1988 54–58 Peace negotiations and preparations for the Great Battle Jan – Feb 1988 59–69 The Battle of Lanka: Deaths of Kumbhakaran and Indrajit Mar – May 1988 70–75 The Final Battle and the slaying of Ravana May – Jun 1988 76–78 index of ramayan 1987
Narrative asymmetry as pedagogy. The Ayodhya Kand (20 episodes) is nearly as long as the entire Yuddha Kand (12 episodes). Indexing episode counts shows that suffering and separation receive more screen time than war—a deliberate choice to emphasize viraha (longing) over violence. Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan (1987) is a landmark in
Major Milestones: The emotional departure from Ayodhya, the meeting with Nishadraj Guha, and Bharat's visit to Chitrakoot to bring Ram back. 3. Aranya Kand (Episodes 25–34) The Ayodhya Kand (20 episodes) is nearly as
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