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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.

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  • 19 episodes
  • Updated July 28

Episodes19

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  • July 28 · 17 min

    Ramayana Episode 19: Bharat embarks on his journey to bring back Ram.

    Bharat refuses to be the King of Ayodhya and vows to bring back Ram. After making the arrangements, he embarks on his journey to find Ram. On the way, he meets the Nishad King Guha, who helps him cross the river. Rishi Bharadwaj welcomes him to his hermitage and treats his army to a grand feast. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 16 · 23 min

    Ramayana Episode 18: Bharat Returns to Ayodhya

    Prince Bharat is summoned to Ayodhya. Bharat returns and hears about the death of his father, King Dasarath, and the exile of Ram. He and Shatrughna perform the last rites of their father and punish Manthara. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 15 · 21 min

    Ramayana Episode 17: King Dasarath and the curse of the blind hermit

    King Dasarath recalls a horrific incident in his life when a blind old hermit curses him for killing his son, Dasarath succumbs to his grief and loss and breathes his last. Ayodhya is in a crisis, and the ministers had to call back Bharat to the kingdom. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 24 · 19 min

    Ramayana Episode 16: Ram, Sita, and Lakshman settles in Chitrakut

    After visiting Rishi Bharadwaj's ashram, Ram, Sita and Lakhsman arrive in Chitrakut to set up their home in exile. Sumantra return to Ayodhya and passes Ram's message to Dasarath. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • March 18 · 19 min

    Ramayana Episode 15: Journey to the forest

    Episode 15: Journey to the forest After a long and tiring journey, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman spend their first night in the forest. On the way, Ram meets his old friend, the Nishad King Guha. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • February 21 · 19 min

    Ramayana Episode 14: Ram, Sita, Lakhsman leaves Ayodhya

    Ram, Sita and Lakshman, bids farewell to King Dasarath and leave Ayodhya to their exile in the forest of Dandakaranya. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • February 6 · 22 min

    Ramayana Episode 13: Dasarath grants Ram his permission to go into exile

    In this episode, Lakshman convinces Ram to take him along to the forest. Ram donates all his belongings and then visits Dasarath to seek his permission to depart for the forest. Kaikeyi hands them the clothes of a forest dweller. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and original music by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 18, 2025 · 19 min

    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 Bhawmik SFX and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Cover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 3, 2025 · 26 min

    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 Bhawmik Music score and sound effects by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 30, 2025 · 17 min

    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 Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Cover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 13, 2025 · 23 min

    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 Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 26, 2025 · 18 min

    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 Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 8, 2025 · 24 min

    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 · 19 min

    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 Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 4, 2025 · 18 min

    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 Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 7, 2025 · 12 min

    Ramayana Episode 1: The Beginning

    The great sage Rishi Valmiki composed the epic poem "The Ramayana". He teaches his disciples, Luv and Kush, to sing the poem as a song. Luv and Kush travel to Ayodhya and sing the song in the court of Lord Ram. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu #india #mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.