15 episodes · ages 4–8 · 7 languages

The Ramayan.

The story of Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman — told in fifteen bedtime episodes, one calm evening at a time.

Episodes15Ages4–8Languages7
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Why this series

Most children meet the Ramayan in pieces — a Dussehra mela, a Diwali diya, a Hanuman sticker. Here it is told whole, in order, so the pieces finally join up.

In the StoryVeda app in all seven languages: English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi.

Every episode

All fifteen episodes, in order.

  1. 1 The Prince of AyodhyaIn quiet Ayodhya four little princes are born, and young Ram begins to learn what true strength is.
  2. 2 The Sage's CallA great sage comes to the palace asking for help, and young Ram and Lakshman say yes.
  3. 3 The Bow of ShivaIn Mithila stands Shiva's mighty bow that no king can move, and quiet young Ram steps forward.
  4. 4 The Two BoonsAn old promise and two wishes change everything in Ayodhya, and Ram must make a big choice.
  5. 5 Bharat's SandalsBharat goes all the way into the forest to bring his brother home, and has a beautiful idea.
  6. 6 The Forest YearsIn a little hut in the forest, Ram, Sita and Lakshman find that home is wherever your people are.
  7. 7 The Golden DeerA deer with a golden coat appears near the hut, and Lakshman draws a shining line to keep Sita safe.
  8. 8 Shabari's BerriesOld Shabari has waited many years for one special guest, with a bowl of berries tasted one by one.
  9. 9 The Monkey KingSearching for Sita, Ram meets a kind monkey named Hanuman and a sad monkey king who needs a friend.
  10. 10 Hanuman RemembersThe great sea is too wide to cross, until an old bear helps Hanuman remember who he really is.
  11. 11 The Garden of AshokaIn golden Lanka, Hanuman searches high and low for Sita, until he finds a quiet, hidden garden.
  12. 12 The Bridge of Little HandsRam's army must cross the sea, and everyone helps build a bridge, even one tiny squirrel.
  13. 13 The Mountain in His HandWhen Lakshman needs a healing herb from far away, Hanuman races through the night, and all will be well.
  14. 14 The Ten-Headed King FallsThe ten-headed king faces Ram at last, and we learn that pride is heavy but goodness is light.
  15. 15 The Lamp-Lit ReturnRam, Sita and Lakshman fly home to Ayodhya, where every window is waiting with a lamp.
Questions parents ask

Ramayan, briefly answered.

What age is it for?

Ages 4 to 8. The episodes are short, gentle and told in order, each one ending somewhere calm.

Is the full story on this page?

No. This page lists the episodes. The stories themselves are inside the StoryVeda app.

Which languages is it in?

All seven StoryVeda languages: English, Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Marathi.

How do we start?

Open the StoryVeda app on Android or iPhone and find the Ramayan series. The link on this page opens the right app store for your phone.

Start tonight

The Ramayan, in your language, for bedtime.

All fifteen episodes are in the StoryVeda app, for ages 4–8. No advertising, no autoplay.

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