: Ram slays the demoness Taraka, protects Sage Vishwamitra’s yagna, and the divine wedding (Sita Swayamvar). 2. Ayodhya Kand (Episodes 13–24)
The Uttara Kand (eps. 73–78) is often omitted in reruns. Indexing this section reveals that Sita’s exile and final disappearance occupy only 6 episodes—far fewer than her wedding (4 episodes) or her abduction (8 episodes). The index thus highlights the serial’s discomfort with Sita’s agency, accelerating through her suffering. index of ramayan 1987
The main cast included: