18 Questions
Who is regarded by many Hindus as an incarnation of the god Vishnu?
Rama
Which character in the Ramayana put Rama's sandals on the throne and ruled Ayodhya in his name?
Bharata
Who is the leader of the monkey tribe allied with Rama against Ravana?
Hanuman
Who is Dasaratha's first-born son and upholder of Dharma in the Ramayana?
Rama
Which character is described as the adopted daughter of King Janak?
Sita
Which character learned of his mother's scheme to banish Rama and ruled Ayodhya in Rama's name?
Bharata
Who is attributed as the Sanskrit poet of the original Ramayana epic poem?
Valmiki
Which festival celebrates Rama and Sita's return home to Ayodhya?
Diwali
Who was revealed to be an incarnate form of the God Dharma in the text?
Arjuna
What was the Great Journey the Pandavas embarked upon in the text?
Walking north towards the polar mountain
What event does the Dussehra festival commemorate?
Rama's victory over Ravana
Who was left alone with a dog that followed him on his journey to heaven?
Yudhishthira
Why was Rama banished from the kingdom by his father?
His stepmother wanted her son Bharata to become king
Which character in the Ramayana is known for demanding Rama's banishment?
Kaikeyi
What did Yudhishthira refuse to do when he reached the gate of heaven?
Refuse to drive the dog back
Who was revealed to be an incarnate form of the God Dharma in the text?
Draupadi
Which Indian epic is mentioned in the text as providing models in dharma?
Ramayana
How many sons did King Dasharatha have in the Ramayana?
4
Learn about the ancient Indian epic poem Ramayana, attributed to the Sanskrit poet Valmiki, and its enduring influence on South and Southeast Asian cultures. Discover how the story of Rama and Sita has been told and performed through various art forms for centuries.
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