The Seven Kandas
सप्तकाण्डानि
Walk the path of Rama through the seven books of the Valmiki Ramayana.
Bala Kanda
बालकाण्डम्
The birth of Rama, his education under sage Vishwamitra, slaying of demons Tadaka and Subahu, breaking of Shiva's bow, and marriage to Sita.
Ayodhya Kanda
अयोध्याकाण्डम्
The preparation for Rama's coronation, Kaikeyi's demand for exile, Rama's 14-year banishment to the forest with Sita and Lakshmana, death of King Dasharatha, and Bharata's devotion.
Aranya Kanda
अरण्यकाण्डम्
Life in the Dandaka forest, encounter with Surpanakha, the golden deer deception by Maricha, abduction of Sita by Ravana, and Jatayu's heroic sacrifice.
Kishkindha Kanda
किष्किन्धाकाण्डम्
Rama's alliance with Sugriva and Hanuman, the slaying of Vali, the great search for Sita across the four directions.
Sundara Kanda
सुन्दरकाण्डम्
Hanuman's mighty leap across the ocean to Lanka, his search through the city, finding Sita in the Ashoka garden, burning Lanka, and returning with news.
Yuddha Kanda
युद्धकाण्डम्
Building the bridge to Lanka, the great war between Rama's army and Ravana's forces, the slaying of Kumbhakarna, Indrajit, and finally Ravana, Sita's Agni Pariksha, and the triumphant return to Ayodhya.
Uttara Kanda
उत्तरकाण्डम्
Rama's reign as king (Rama Rajya), the story of Sita's exile, birth and education of Lava and Kusha, their reunion, and the final departure.