The Epic of Diwali
A Collection of Ramayana Tales
Welcome to our interactive journey through the Ramayana. Each story below is a chapter in the grand epic of righteousness, devotion, and the ultimate victory of light over darkness. Explore the tales that lead to Lord Rama's triumphant return to Ayodhya—the celebration we now know as Diwali.
I. The Seeds of Conflict & Divine Origins
Ravana's Boons & Arrogance
Discover how the ten-headed king acquired his immense power through penance and how it led to his fatal pride.
Read StoryHanuman and the Sun
A charming tale from Hanuman's childhood, where the divine child mistakes the sun for a ripe fruit.
Read StoryRama Sets Free Ahalya
A touch from the young Rama redeems the sage Gautama’s wife from a curse that turned her to stone.
Read StoryII. The Path of Exile & The Great Search
The Golden Deer
The tragic tale of Maricha's deception, which lures Rama away and leads to Sita’s abduction by Ravana.
Read StoryHanuman Meets Rama
The pivotal first meeting in Kishkindha that forges the divine alliance between the greatest of heroes.
Read StoryHanuman’s Leap to Lanka
Awakening his forgotten powers, Hanuman makes the monumental leap across the ocean to find Sita.
Read StoryIII. The War for Lanka
Hanuman and Lankini
The first victory in the enemy stronghold, as Hanuman defeats the powerful guardian of Lanka's gates.
Read StorySita in Ashok Vatika
Hanuman finds the captive Sita and delivers Rama’s ring, a profound message of hope and imminent rescue.
Read StoryBurning of Lanka
A fiery message of defiance, as Hanuman allows himself to be captured only to set the golden city ablaze.
Read StoryVibheeshana’s Counsel
A story of moral conviction, as Ravana’s righteous brother abandons evil to join Rama’s side.
Read StoryNal and Neel
The story of the divine architects who built the floating stone bridge, Ram Setu, to Lanka.
Read StoryThe Sorcerer Ahiravan
Hanuman's journey to the netherworld to rescue Rama and Lakshmana from a powerful sorcerer.
Read StoryKumbhakarna’s Battle
The sleeping giant of Lanka is awakened, a force of nature who fights for his brother despite knowing he is wrong.
Read StoryHanuman Brings Sanjeevani
An ultimate act of devotion, as Hanuman lifts an entire mountain to bring a life-saving herb for Lakshmana.
Read StoryMeghnad (Indrajit) Defeated
The epic duel where Lakshmana defeats Ravana’s invincible son, the conqueror of the heavens.
Read StoryIV. Triumph & Legacy
Return to Ayodhya
The joyous homecoming after 14 years, as the people of Ayodhya light lamps, the basis of Diwali.
Read StoryHanuman’s Test of Devotion
The ultimate proof of love, as Hanuman tears open his chest to show Rama and Sita residing in his heart.
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