Intro/early life of Rama
Who wrote Ramayana?
Maharishi Valmiki
How did you win in Sita's svayamvara?
By lifting and stringing Shiva's bow
Who was Surpankha?
Ravana's sister
What did Hanuman give Sita to prove he is a messenger from Rama?
Rama's ring
What herb did Hanuman bring to save Lakshmana?
Sanjeevani
Name 3 qualities of young Rama
He was obedient, respectful, courageous, Hardworking, Calm and patient
Who went with Ram in exile?
Lakshmana and Sita
Why did Ravana kidnap Sita?
To avenge Surpankha, weaken Ram, and marry Sita
What is the garden that Sita was in called?
Ashoka Vatika
How did Rama defeat Ravana?
Using a magical bow.
Who were the 3 wives of King Dasharatha, and what were their names? (+50 points if you know who's children are theres)
Kausalya (Rama's mother), Kaikeyi (Bharata's mother), Sumitra (Lakshmana's mother).
Who was Sita the princess of?
Mithila
Who tried to stop Ravana's chariot?
Jatayu
What happened when Ravana set Hanuman's tail on fire?
Hanuman escaped and when flying back, he lit parts of Lanka on fire.
Sita walked through this to prove her purity to the world.
Fire (Agni Pariksha)
Who did Rama go with to protect the yagna?
He went with Sage Vishwamitra
What were Kaikeyi's two boons (wishes)?
1. Making her son Bharath king
2. Sending Rama to live in the forest for 14 years
What is the magical protective line drawn around the hut?
Lakshman Rekha
Why did the stones float when building a bridge?
Because the name "Ram" was written on them.
What powerful son Ravana used dark magic and snake arrows to attack Rama and Lakshmana?
Indrajit
Which demons did Rama defeat during the yagna?
Tataka and Subahu
What did Bharatha do after he visited Ram in the forest.
He put Rama's sandals on the throne and ruled from afar
What did Hanuman and Sugreev promise each other?
Rama would help Sugreev defeat his brother, and Sugreev would help Rama find Sita
What was the bridge to Lanka called?
Ram Setu
This festival was the first celebrated when Rama, Sita, Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya, and the people lit lamps to welcome them home.
Diwali