Ramayana
रामायण
rah-MAH-yuh-nuh
An ancient Indian epic narrating the life of Prince Rama.
Meaning & usage
The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic composed by the sage Valmiki. It narrates the life of Prince Rama, his exile, the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, and his eventual victory over Ravana with the help of Hanuman and an army of monkeys. The epic is fundamental to Hindu culture and has been retold in various languages and forms across South and Southeast Asia.
In a sentence
The Ramayana is often recited during the festival of Diwali in many Hindu households.
As seen in crosswords
Ramayana is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An ancient Indian epic narrating the life of Prince Rama” (8)
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