Lord Ram and Goddess Sita return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of their exile. However a situation in the city leads to the exile of Sita while she is still an expectant mother.
Sita prepares to return to the forest, but this time without her beloved husband or Laxman by her side. Left alone in a scary forest, what does the future hold for Sita?
After Sita single-handedly tackled a couple of ferocious wolves in the jungle, she meets Rishi Valmiki who insists that she stay at his ashram. What condition does Sita put before Rishi Valmiki and why?
When the women at the ashram question Sita's character, Goddess Sarayu comes to her rescue, thus enabling her to stay at the ashram. As months pass, a lonely Sita gives birth to Luv and Kush.
Luv-Kush set out to help the Vanar and defeat the barbarians that have been hunting the forest's inhabitants. However, they soon find themselves outnumbered. How will the two brothers manage to escape their predicament?
Ram is left amazed listening to the tales about Luv and Kush's bravery from his courtiers. He learns that the boys' mother's name is Vandevi. Will Ram ever realise that the two boys are in fact his sons, Luv and Kush?
Ram sends a grand feast in honour of Luv and Kush's bravery. While the entire hermitage is in a joyous celebration, an unfortunate fire breaks out. How will Luv-Kush save the hermitage from this blazing inferno?
Impressed with Lord Ram whose mere name can make rocks float, Luv-Kush want to know more about him. Sita explains the glory and greatness of Ramayan. Will Sita reveal the truth behind her children's birth?
Sita shares the story of Lord Ram's birth. She explains Dasaratha's journey and the yagna he undertook before being blessed with the birth of Ram and his brothers. What virtue does Sita wish to teach her sons through the story?
Lord Ram visits Rishi Valmiki's hermitage to meet the duo. Luv-Kush are equally excited to meet him. Although exhilarated with Lord Ram's arrival, Sita decides not to appear before him. Will Lord Ram perceive Sita's presence?
Ram begins to tell the story of how he and Sita's destiny were written even before they were born, he reveals the story of Mithila kingdom and King Janaka.
Lord Ram narrates the divine tale of the birth of Goddess Sita to King Janaka of Mithila. Luv and Kush ask Sita about the whereabouts of their father. Will Sita reveal that Luv-Kush are the divine sons of Lord Ram himself?
After Ram's departure, Valmiki notices Sita in deep thought and asks her to control her emotions. He makes a prediction that Ram and Sita will meet again soon because of the divine twins, Luv-Kush. Will Valmiki's prediction bear fruit?
Ram summons his family and informs them that he has decided to send his nephews to Valmiki's ashram to get educated. This news brings discomfort among the mothers as they are sad to see their children leave.
Ram talks to all his nephews and is finally able to convince them about going to Valmiki's ashram. Meanwhile, Luv-Kush gather enough courage to start reading the Ramayana. Will the duo learn about their connection to Ram himself?
Sita is troubled that the Ayodhya princes are coming to the ashram. While she discusses the matter of princes and Lord Ram with Valmiki, Luv hears everything and finds out the shocking truth. Will he confront his mother?
Ram gives a grain-filled pot to be gifted to 'Vandevi' to Subahu as the princes prepare to leave. Sita greets her nephews with open arms, but orders all the gifts and luxury brought with them to be returned to Ayodhya.
Sita narrates the tale of Ramayana and how Dasharath took the grueling test of the four princes. While the youngest Shatrughan's archery skill was put to the test, Lakshman's loyalty to the kingship was tested.
Everyone cheers for Ram as Sita reveals that it was his turn to be tested. The uproar dies when she reveals that he had to kneel and apologise for failing the task. What was the seemingly impossible task that has even Ram stubbed?
Stumped by Pushkar's questions, Sita contemplates her reasoning behind convincing Ram to not talk about her. With Luv-Kush being humiliated and made fun of by the others, will she finally be forced to reveal the truth?
While the royal princes question Sita about her husband, a furious Luv raises his hand on them. Enraged, Sita chides Luv and demands that he apologise to the princes. Will Luv honour Sita's order?
Sita's visit to the tribe leaves her petrified when she sees their deteriorating health. Sita suggests that they sell their goods at the market place themselves. Can Sita convince the tribals to agree to her suggestion?
When Sita is provoked by the men, she takes up their challenge. Meanwhile, as Luv and Kush enter the marketplace to collect alms, they notice their mother and decide to approach her.
Just as a dejected Sita decides to give in, Ram appears at the market place and enquires about the commotion. Will Ram learn that it is none other than Sita who is in trouble?
Ram reasons with the goons and they realise that they were wrong to insult the women. Sita joins the rest of the crowd as they sing Ram's praise. But will she reveal her identity to him?
Ram and Lakshman confront the terrifying Rakshasi Tadaka along with the great sage Vishwamitra. Sita stresses on how Ram and Lakshman learned the story of Tadaka in order to defeat her for the greater good.
Having learned the tale of Ram's glorious victory over Tadaka, the royal princes have a renewed sense of respect for Lord Ram. The princes apologise to Sita for their brash behaviour towards her. Will she forgive them?
Luv and Kush create a diversion and stop the evil Lavanasur from killing the Rishis. However, Pushkar unknowingly provokes Lavanasur and makes him thirsty for blood. What did Pushkar reveal? Will the royal princes die?
As Luv and Kush come up with strategies to defeat Lavanasur, they fall short of victory and the demon goes on the offensive. However, to their surprise, Shatrughna arrives to assist. Will Shatrughna be able to defeat Lavanasur?
After their bittersweet reunion, Sita tells Shatrughna not to reveal her identity. However, the situation gets tensed when Luv and Kush demand to know the tale of Ravan and Ram. Will Luv and Kush's request be met?
Vishwamitra tells Ram, the story of Ahalya, and about the curse placed on her by her husband, Gautam. He also states that Ram is the one who can free Ahalya from her curse. Will Ram be able to help her?
Raavan's arrival clouds over the joy of Sita's Swayamwar. Infuriated at not being invited to the Swayamwar, Ravan insults King Janaka. Will Sita be able to defend her father's honour?
Ram and Sita encounter each other for the first time amid the surreal garden of Mithila. It leaves them completely awestruck and a sense of profound affection glances through their eyes.
Ravan and Ram come face to face with each other for the first time. Ravan attempts to pick up the infamous bow as Sita watches in fear. But, Ravan makes a fool of himself as he fails to pick up the bow.
When Raavan fails, King Janak requests Ram to pick it up and win Sita's hand. With Sage Vishwamitra's permission, Ram moves to fulfill his duty. Will Ram please the Gods and lift the divine bow?
When Parashuram is furious, Ram tries to pacify him. He pleads Parashuram to give him a chance to prove himself. Will the pride of Ayodhya be able to prove his mettle in front of Parashuram?
Ram and Sita are married off in great pomp and show. Raavan, on the other hand, is infuriated and vows to destroy Ram and Sita. What calamity will befall the newlyweds due to Ravan's wrath?
As the royal family begins the post-wedding ceremony with grandiosity, Kausalya punishes Manthara. She solemnly vows to wreak vengeance. Will Manthara bring impending doom upon the newlyweds?
Upon Ram's insistence, Dasharath narrates the incident of his arrow accidentally piercing Shravan's heart. The fatal blunder angers Shravan's father who cursed him that he will die mourning for his dead prince. Will a tragedy befall Ram?
Sita impresses her family with her divine vocal skills. She and her sisters overwhelm the family with a treat for their taste buds. Meanwhile, Manthara plans to ruin the day for Sita. What is Manthara plotting against her?
Sita explains her concern to Ram about Manthara. Ram notices her reluctance to disclose the subject before the family, and takes the concern to his family, asking Sita to explain her predicament. Will Kaushalya side with Sita's concern?
King Dasharath declares Ram the future king of Ayodhya. Furious by his decision, Kaikeyi storms off amid celebration and Manthara takes this opportunity to incite her against Kaushalya. Will Kaikeyi be swayed by Manthara?
Manthara poisons Kaikeyi's mind by narrating how Kaushalya conspired against her to make Ram the future king of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, Sita and Ram sense something amiss and visit Kaikeyi. Will the disconcerted Kaikeyi meet with the couple?
Manthara's conspiracy is a success as Kaikeyi decides to redeem her two wishes given by Dasharath when she had saved his life. By doing so, Kaikeyi wishes her son Bharat be the king. Will Dasharath let this happen?
After reminding Dasharath about the boons he granted her for saving his life, Kaikeyi demands him to make Bharat as the next King of Ayodhya, and Ram to be sent in exile. With Dasharath feeling betrayed, will he fulfill her demands?
An upset Ram asks Kaikeyi for the reason behind her pain. On his persistence, Kaikeyi informs him about the second condition that she had laid down for King Dasharath - Ram's fourteen-year exile. How will Ram react to her news?
After Ram accepts her wish to go on a 14 year exile, Kaikeyi asks Manthara whether was too hard on Ram. Manthara assures her that she was right. Kaikeyi expresses her wish to meet Ram one last time. What did Manthara say this time?
A big shock awaits everyone when Ram reveals that he is going on an exile for 14 years to honour Kaikeyi's second wish. How will Sita, Lakshman, and Kausalya react to this shocking news?
When a dark environment surrounds Ayodhya, Ram apologizes Sita for all the difficulties she has to go through. Meanwhile, Lakshman begs Dasharath to stop Ram. Lakshman decides to accompany Ram on his exile. Will Urmila side with Lakshman?
