

The Stories of the Ramayana
Sudipta Bhawmik
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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Nov 18, 2025 • 20min
Ramayana Episode 11: Kaikeyi holds Dasarath to his promise
Kaikeyi reminds Dasarath of his promise and asks him to grant her two impossible boons. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta BhawmikSFX and sound design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Souman PaulCover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2025 • 27min
Ramayana Episode 10: Manthara plots with Kaikeyi
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 BhawmikMusic score and sound effects by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2025 • 26min
Ramayana Episode 9: The Wedding of Ram and Sita
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 the fearsome sage Parashuram, whose bow Ram also strung and released an arrow from, humbling the sage. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta BhawmikSFX and audio design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Souman PaulCover art by Google Gemini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2025 • 18min
Ramayana Episode 8: Vishwamitra becomes a Brahmarshi
Vishwamitra continues his penance and worship to win over the title of Brahmarshi and become a Brahmin. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta BhawmikSFX and audio design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Souman PaulCover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2025 • 24min
Ramayana Episode 7: Vishwamitra fights Vashisth
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 BhawmikSFX and audio design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Souman Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2025 • 19min
Ramayana Episode 6: Churning of the Oceans and the Curse of Ahalya
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 BhawmikOriginal music and sound design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2025 • 25min
Ramayana Episode 5: Bhagirath and Ganga
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2025 • 20min
Episode 4: The Killing of Tadaka
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 BhawmikOriginal music and sound design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2025 • 18min
Ramayana Episode 3: Birth of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Satrugna
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 BhawmikOriginal music and sound design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2025 • 18min
Ramayana Episode 2: King Dasarath invites Rishwasringa to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna
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 BhawmikOriginal music and sound design by Anirban ChakrabartyAudio engineering by Soumen Paul#ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


