The Ramayana is one of the most popular epics in India and is often recited or sung by bards.
The Ramayana has been translated into many languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and Telugu.
The Ramayana is not just a story – it is also a moral text that teaches about dharma, or duty.
Rama is considered to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu.
The Uttara Kanda is the last Kanda of the Ramayana, which tells the story of Rama's return to Ayodhya and his reign as king.
The story of the Ramayana has been told and retold many times over the centuries. It has been adapted into plays, movies, and TV shows.
The Ramayana is one of the most popular texts in the world, and is studied by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains alike.
The Ramayana has been popular in many Asian countries outside of India, including Burma, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Mongolia, Vietnam and China.
In Thailand, the deep and enduring cultural impact of the Ramayana reverberates from its national epic to the names of kings.