Shrimad Ramayan : Season 1

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 conducts the "Putra Kameshthi Yagna" under Sage Shringi and his three queens are given the "payas" attained thereafter. The King of Kaikeya, Ashwapati visits Ayodhya and reminds Dashrath of an old promise. Lankesh tries overpowering Lord Shiva but is shown his place and is named "Raavan" by the latter. He attains the divine weapon "Chandrahaas." The demigods approach Lord Vishnu and request Him to take birth and establish the principles of religion. Lord Ram is born as the entire

Lord Ram is born as Ayodhya celebrates in joy. Lord Vishnu manifests His four-handed form to Kaushalya and reveals to her the truth about her past life. In Mithila, Janak and his countrymen discover a divine child, Sita. Lord Ram and His brothers please Their parents with childhood pastimes. They are sent to Gurukul in pursuit of Their formal education.

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 counsels Dasharath about sending his sons abroad for better learning prospects about the administration and role of a King, to his utter disappointment. Bharat and Shatrughna leave for Kaikeya. Sage Vishwamitra arrives at Ayodhya and asks for some aid leaving Dasharath anxious. In Mithila, King Janak announces Sita's Husband-Choosing Ceremony. Lord Ram prepares to leave Ayodhya.

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.

Lord Ram kills Subahu, and gives an opportunity to Maricha to resolve his demoniac proclivities. Sage Vishwamitra takes the Raghu brothers to Gautam Muni's hermitage where Devi Ahalya was cursed and turned into a rock in the days of the yore. In Mithila, Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati extol the virtues of Lord Ram in the guise of theater-artists. Sage Sanand confides about his confidential past to Sita, who, pleased to learn about the glories of Ram is looking forward to meeting him.

Devi Ahalya recounts the treachery of Indra, and her eventual incarceration by Sage Gautam. Lord Ram proclaims her innocence, and she attains salvation while chanting His name. The assembly of the sages emphatically proclaims the name of Lord Ram to be the eternal, immutable Truth. Sage Sadanand, Ahalya's son, chants the virtuous deeds of Ram in the court of Mithila leaving Sita anticipating to finally see Him in person. Ravan informs Mandodri of his intent of participating in Sita's marriage

Lord Ram and Laxman along with Sage Vishwamitra install "Shaligrama Deity" at the outskirts of Mithila and lay the foundation to the "Muktinatha" Temple of Lord Vishnu. Ravan interrupts the assembly in Mithila and tries picking up the bow of Lord Shiva but fails miserably. He confronts Lord Shiva for the same. Lord Ram and Laxman reach Mithila but Sage Vishwamitra dissuades Them from staying at the town. However, he does allow them a stroll around the city. King Janak is ecstatic when he learns

Lord Ram and Laxman are greeted in Mithila by curious civilians wanting to know if They are the demigods who have descended in the city. Having interacted with a few of them, Lord Ram and Laxman witness the chariot-procession of "Pinaka." Amid the roaring rivalry and celebratory gusto, Lord Ram happens to spot Devi Sita. Both of Them share glances, but are interrupted by Lord Laxman and the sisters respectively. Lord Ram is enamored by Sita Devi's beauty and countenance and describes the plight

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.

Shri Ram entrusts Lord Vishnu's bow to Varun Dev for safekeeping. Later, Bharat and Shatrughna arrive in Mithila for the wedding.

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.

The marriage ceremony takes place. Sita and Ram take vows and circum-ambulate the sacred fire.

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.