The beauty of Mithila; the first meeting of Rama and Sita in the flower garden ( Phoolwari ); the assembly of kings trying to string the heavy bow of Lord Shiva ( Pinaka ).
The televised Ramayan (DD National, 1987–1988) reached an estimated 82% of Indian television viewers at its peak. However, analyzing its 78 episodes (each 25–30 minutes) requires more than plot summary. An —a systematic reference to episodes, characters, themes, and events—allows scholars to trace narrative recurrences, pacing, and didactic emphases. Unlike a simple table of contents, a proper index of Ramayan (1987) is a navigational and analytical tool. This paper proposes a tripartite index: (1) Chronological Episode Index (with arc markers), (2) Character Appearance Index , and (3) Thematic/Moral Index . Drawing on narratology (Genette, 1980) and television studies (Newcomb & Hirsch, 1983), we demonstrate how the index reveals the serial’s deliberate construction as a modern paath (recitation). index of ramayan 1987
Journey to Mithila; the liberation and redemption of Ahalya from her stone curse. The beauty of Mithila; the first meeting of
– The young princes study at the ashram of Sage Vashistha, mastering scriptures and weaponry. Drawing on narratology (Genette
– King Dasharatha accidentally kills Shravan Kumar. The grieving parents curse Dasharatha that he too will die longing for his son.