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Valmiki teaches the Ramayana to Rama's sons Valmiki being inspired to write the Ramayana
How was the Ramayana translated into contemporary English?
Ramlila (Ramleela) performance Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
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How was the Ramayana translated into contemporary English?
Learn about a project to translate the Sanskrit epic poem the Ramayana into...
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Valmiki teaches the Ramayana to Rama's sons
Scenes from the Balakanda (childhood canto) of the Ramayana, including Valmiki...
© British Library Board (Add. 15295); from the British Library Archive
Valmiki being inspired to write the Ramayana
Valmiki witnessing the killing of the male krauncha bird (right) and receiving...
© British Library Board (Add. 15295); from the British Library Archive
Ramlila (Ramleela) performance
An Indian performance artist playing the part of the Hindu god Rama during a production...
© Sanjay Kanojia—AFP/Getty Images
Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Devotees lining up at the Ram Mandir (Rama temple) in Ayodhya, India, the day after...
© Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images
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