Ram Mandir: Do you know that there are over 300 versions of Ramayana?
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Ram Mandir: Do you know that there are over 300 versions of Ramayana?

The Ramayana, one of the most important and ancient Indian epics, has been retold and reinterpreted in various forms across different cultures and regions.

Mula Ramayana- The oldest version
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Mula Ramayana- The oldest version

The oldest version is attributed to Sage Narada, the Mula Ramayana. He passed the knowledge to Valmiki, who then authored Valmiki Ramayana (VR).

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Ramayana in other Asian countries
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Ramayana in other Asian countries

Several Asian countries have Ramayana like Burma, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Mongolia, Vietnam and China.

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300 versions of Ramayana
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300 versions of Ramayana

While Valmiki’s version is recognised as the original one, over 300 Ramayana versions are known to exist, especially in South East Asia.

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Regional versions

Andhra Pradesh- Sri Ranganatha Ramayanam, Kerala-  Adhyathmaramayanam Kilippattu, Assam- Saptakanda Ramayana, Bengal- Krittivasi Ramayana, Goa- Ramayanu. 

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Regional versions

Gujarat- Giradhara Ramayan, J&K- Ramavatara Charita, Karnataka- Adbhuta Ramayana, Maharashtra- Bhavartha Ramayana, UP- Ramcharitmanas, TN- Kamba Ramayanam.

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Some Sanskrit Versions

Adhyatma Ramayana from Brahmanda Puran, Vasishthta Ramayana, Ananda Ramayana, Agastya Ramayana, Laghu Yoga Vasishtha (Kashmir), & Adbhuta Ramayana.

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Versions outside India

Cambodia- Reamker, Bali- Ramakavaca, Java- Kakawin Ramayana, Malaysia- Hikayat Seri Rama, Myanmar- Yama Zatdaw, Thailand- Ramakein, Nepal- Siddhi Ramayana.

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Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya

The world is eagerly waiting for the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the newly built Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. 

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