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12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

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If Ramayana Was Myth, Why Do These 5 Countries Still Celebrate It?

For thousands of years, the Ramayana has been one of the most influential stories in human civilization. Written by the sage Valmiki, the epic tells the journey of Lord Ram, his exile, the abduction of Sita, and the battle against Ravana. Many people today discuss the Ramayana as mythology, literature,…

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5 Sacred Places Where Sita Mata’s Presence Is Still Felt Today

“जनकसुता जगजननि जानकी। अतिसय प्रिय करुणानिधान की॥” Sita Mata is not remembered only as the wife of Lord Rama. She is revered as Janaki, daughter of King Janaka, and as Bhumija, the daughter of the Earth. In the Ramayana, her life moves through moments of joy, exile, trial and ultimate…

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Nepal: Tilakdhars start off for Ayodhya for Bibah Panchami

Tilakdhars on Saturday started off for Ayodhya from Janaki Temple in Janakpur to extend the invitation carrying ritualistic gifts ahead of the Bibah Panchami. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nepal: Janakpur Dham gears up for 'Vivah Panchami' celebration

The sacred city of Janakpur in Nepal is set to host the time-honoured festival commemorating the wedding 'Vivah Samaroh' of Lord Ram and goddess Sita on Vivah Panchami. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IRCTC's Bharat Gaurav Tourist train to start on June 21 with stopover at Janakpur, Nepal

Come June 21, IRCTC will run its first Bharat Gaurav Tourist train on the Ramayana Circuit, as planned under Swadesh Darshan scheme. The circuit will cover all prominent places associated with the life of Lord Rama. The train will also make a stopover at the famous Ram Janaki temple in…

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