Facts about the Ramayana you never knew

Rama born on Ram Navami

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Rama rule for 30 years

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The Pushpak Vimana of Ravana

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Rama's army reached Lanka for the Battle of Ramayana

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What did Kaushalya tell Rama before He left for exile?

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Valmiki's Ramayana, written during Rama's life, was confirmed by his sons, Luva and Kusha, as true history, making it an "itihasa."

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Ravana was also considered a brahmin, scholar, because of his scholastic qualities.

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Mandodari was Ravana’s wife.

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Thanks For Watching

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