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Meet Hanuman, prince Rama's faithful ally in the Rama epic.
Learn to identify Rama, prince and hero of the Rama epic.
Learn about Ravana, the great foe of the Rama epic. Who is he? What does he look like? What is his role in the epic?
Whos is Sita, heroine of the Rama epic? How have artists portrayed her in different cultures and times?
Through the centuries poets, performers, and artists have ended their versions of the Rama epic in various ways. The endings fall into two main traditions, one stopping on a high note of triumph, reunification, and the prospect of well-being for all, and the other continuing with a tangled and sad extension.
Why is the epic of Rama a beloved tale in many cultures across South and Southeast Asia? Explore how this story and its characters has remained significant in the lives of millions even today.
Learn about the main events and conflicts in the Rama epic.
Varanasi was once known as “Kashi,” the city of light. During the Muslim and British periods, it was known as Banaras. It is believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world. Learn more.
The Sikh religion arose in Punjab, a region that is now divided between India and Pakistan. Its followers consider themselves disciples of ten esteemed gurus, or teachers, the first of whom was Nanak (1469–1539), Sikhism’s historical founder. Although Hindu by birth, Nanak also embraced aspects of Muslim teachings, later proclaiming, “There is no Hindu, there is no Muslim.”
