Nemi, the King of Ayodhya, has three queens: Kaushalya, Sumitra and Kaikayi. During a formidable war, Kaikayi saves Nemi's life. In gratitude, Nemi who is awarded the title of "Dashrath" by now, grants Kaikayi two boons.
On a hunting expedition, Dashrath kills Shravan by mistake. His grief-stricken parents curse Dashrath with separation from his own son. In Lanka, Ravan performs austerities and turning into a formidable beast captures the throne of Kuber.
King Dashrath performs ritual for sons. Queens receive offerings and conceive. Visitor recalls Dashrath's past vow. Demon Ravana challenges Shiva, renamed and punished. Ravana gains divine weapon. Gods ask Vishnu for help against chaos.
Ram is born in Ayodhya. Vishnu reveals to Kaushalya her past life. In Mithila, Janak finds the divine Sita. Ram and brothers delight parents then go to Gurukul.
Chronicles the time spent by the princes of Ayodhya at Gurukul. Sita comes of age, and engages in a verbal duel with maestra Gargi. Ravan and Kumbhkaran disrupt sacrificial performances and perpetrate violence against the sages.
The princes of Ayodhya return from Gurukul. Dashrath and his queens are ecstatic and the kingdom erupts in joy. Devi Sita discusses the prospect of marriage with Gargi. Sage Vishwamitra makes a request to Dashrath leaving him distressed.
Kaikayi advises Dasharath to send his sons away to learn kingship. Dasharath is disappointed. Bharat and Shatrughna leave for Kaikeya. Vishwamitra comes to Ayodhya requesting help, worrying Dasharath.
Lord Ram and Laxman accompany Vishwamitra. They walk through the forests as Vishwamitra imparts valuable lessons to them. Sita and sisters contemplate about marriage. Ravan captures Mandodri and subdues the demigods.
The demoness Tadaka confronts Lord Ram and Laxman. Sage Vishwamitra discloses her past as a Yakshini. Lord Ram finally kills her and awards her liberation. Subahu and Maricha, Tadaka's sons, mourn her demise and pledge vengeance.
Ahalya cursed and petrified at hermitage visited by brothers and sage. Mithila artists sing praises of Ram's virtues. Sanand confides Ram's glories to eager Sita after Subahu slain by Ram.
Gautam curses Ahalya following trick by Indra. Ram exonerates Ahalya, chanting Ram's name grants freedom. Sages proclaim Ram's name as eternal truth. Sadanand extols Ram's virtues in Mithila. Sita looks forward to Ram.
In Mithila, Sage Vishwamitra and brothers Rama and Lakshmana prepare to build a temple honoring Lord Vishnu. Demon king Ravana fails to lift Shiva's bow. Vishwamitra refuses Rama and Lakshmana lodging, but allows them to see Mithila.
Two demigods visit Mithila where one glimpses and falls for Princess Sita, who is to wed the next day. Despite his brother's pleas, their sage-guide prohibits participation. The princess visits a temple; the demigod is sent to its garden.
Ram and Sita meet at a temple. At her swayamvar, many princes fail a test with a bow. Vishwamitra brings Ram, who succeeds at the test and marries Sita.
Vishwamitra allows Rama to try stringing Shiva's bow at Sita's wedding. Rama easily lifts and strings the bow but it breaks. Sita prepares to wed Rama when Parashurama angrily enters over the broken bow.
Ram resolves the conflict with Parasuram. Sita garlands Ram. The news of Ram's victory reaches Ayodhya. Dashrath prepares to leave for Mithila. Kaikayi expresses her desire to join the ceremony but Dashrath declines.
Lord Shiva, Devi Parvati, and the other deities decide to attend Shri Ram and Mata Sita's wedding. Meanwhile, Dasharatha discusses the marriage of his three sons with King Janak's three daughters.
Lord Shiva advises that the marriage of all four princes should be kept on the same day. King Janak is upset about being separated from his daughters after marriage. Later, Shri Ram and Mata Sita perform a ritual together.
Lord Ram and Mata Sita perform the "Sthamba Pooja" in the auspicious presence of demigods and Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. The remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesh is invoked to bless the occasion by His august presence.
The rituals before the marriage ceremony are concluded. Lord Shiva and Ram engage in a discourse about household life and renunciation. Sita is charmed by Ram's veneration for Her father and family. The wedding ceremony commences.
Ram and Sita take blessings from their parents after their marriage. Sita and her family members get emotional during her and her sisters' Vidai. Meanwhile, Kaikeyi finds out about her son Bharat's marriage.
Shri Ram, Mata Sita and the others return to Ayodhya after their marriage. Later, Mata Sita completes her Griha Pravesh and performs the ring-finding ritual with Shri Ram.
Ram and Sita tour around Ayodhya making good connection with their subjects. Yudhajit arrives on Kaikayi's invitation and proposes to take Bharat to Kaikeya for administrative training. Dasharath and Kaikayi have an emotional fall out.
Bharat and Shatrughna return to Kekeya after their marriage. Dasharatha decides to name Shri Ram as the next king of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Manthara tries to turn Kaikeyi against Shri Ram.
Dasharatha is deeply wounded after listening to Kaikeyi's demands. Shri Ram gets the news that Dasharatha is unwell, and he leaves his coronation ceremony to meet him. Later, Kaikeyi tells Shri Ram about her demands.
Shri Ram happily accepts the two demands made by Kaikeyi. Later, Shri Ram tells Mata Sita and Kausalya that he has given up the throne of Ayodhya in favour of Bharat.
Sita requests Ram to take her with him for the exile. She also convinces Kaushalya. Laxman is angry over Dasharath and Kaikayi, and expresses his own desire to join Ram and Sita on the exile.
Lakshman requests to join Shri Ram in exile. Shri Ram instructs Lakshman to first seek consent from his wife Urmila. Kaikeyi commands Shri Ram to wear saffron robes when departing Ayodhya.
Shri Ram, Lakshman, and Sita leave all their royal possessions behind and don their 'bhagwa' clothing. Meanwhile, the people of Ayodhya protest against Shri Ram's Vanvas and try to stop him from leaving.
The citizens of Ayodhya are not willing to let Shri Ram leave them. Meanwhile, Ravan decides to take revenge against Vidyutjiva along with his son, Meghanada.
The citizens of Ayodhya stop Shri Ram's chariot and insist on accompanying Shri Ram for the Vanvas. Meanwhile, Ravan instructs Meghanada to accompany him to Pataal Lok.
Shri Ram is greeted by Nishadraj Guha, the king of the tribals, on the banks of the river Ganga. Meanwhile, Ravan and Meghanada take Sulochana's help to enter Pataal Lok, but Varun Dev stands in their way.
Kevat asks permission to touch Shri Ram's feet in exchange for ferrying him across the Ganga River. Meanwhile, Ravan enters Pataal Lok and attacks Vidyutjiva.
Ravan and Meghanada defeat Vidyutjiva together. Ravan decides to steal Naagmani from Naag Lok. Meanwhile, Sumantra returns to Ayodhya and conveys to Dasharatha that Shri Ram refused to return along with him.
Dasharatha passes away after not being able to bear the pain of separating from Shri Ram. Meanwhile, Shri Ram and Lakshman protect a group of Rishis from the Asuras who were attacking them.
Bharat and Shatrughna are recalled to Ayodhya after Dasharatha's passing. Meanwhile, Lakshman builds a hut for Shri Ram and Mata Sita when they reach Chitrakoot.
Bharat finds out that Kaikeyi was the one who forced Shri Ram to accept the Vanvas and got Dasharatha to name him as the next king. Bharat is enraged with Kaikeyi and decides to renounce her.
Bharat and Shatrughna perform Dasharatha's last rites in Ayodhya. Later, Bharat prepares to leave and bring Shri Ram back from his Vanvas. Meanwhile, a group of Rishis arrive in Chitrakoot to meet Shri Ram.
Group of Rishis ask for Shri Ram's help in stopping the Asuras tormenting them. Ravan returns to Lanka after defeating Vidyutjiva. Meanwhile, Nishadraj Guha stops Bharat who is on his way to meet Shri Ram.
Indra's son Jayanta feels mesmerised by Mata Sita, and he takes on the form of a crow to approach her. Meanwhile, Nishadraj Guha apologises to Bharat for misunderstanding him and agrees to take him to Chitrakoot.
On reaching Chitrakoot, Bharat has an emotional reunion with Shri Ram, who then fulfils his duty as Dasharath's eldest son. Later, King Janak arrives in Chitrakoot and asks Sita to return to Ayodhya.
Bharat urges Shri Ram to ascend Ayodhya's throne, but he refuses to disobey his father's decree. King Janak hosts a debate where the brothers argue their stances.
Shri Ram agrees to ascend the throne of Ayodhya, but only after completing fourteen years of Vanvas. Bharat agrees to his conditions and takes his Padukas as his blessings. Meanwhile, Hanuman Ji builds a stone idol of Shri Ram.
The reign of the Vanar King Sugriva comes under threat when his older brother, Vali, returns. Meanwhile, Shri Ram arrives to meet Rishi Sarabhanga, who guides him onto the next stage of his journey.
Vali blames Sugriva for conspiring against him and stealing his throne. Lord Hanuman speaks up against Vali and defends Sugriva. Meanwhile, Shurpanakha arrives in Dandakaranya and meets her brothers, Khar and Dushan.
