According to Hindu tradition, the narrative of the Ramayana takes place during a period of time known as Treta Yuga. According to Robert P. Goldman, the oldest parts of the Ramayana date to between the mid-7th century BCE and the mid-6th century BCE.

When did Ramayana start and end?

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Did Ramayana actually happen?

Ramayana works on a simple premise – the hero goes on a quest, faces a lot of trouble, and comes back a victor. This story exists in almost 90% of religions. The story of Rama did not happen in India. It probably happened either in the islands of Indonesia or somewhere in the Middle East.

Is Ravana father of Sita?

6. We know that Ravana kidnapped Sita, strange and amazing is that according to Jain version of the Ramayana, Ravana was the father of Sita and he was against casteism. Both Rama and Ravana were devout of Jains. Ravana was a Vidyadhara king having magical powers.

Why did Ravana not marry Sita?

It is said that Ravana had taken Goddess Sita to Lanka by way of Akash Marg after carrying out the deception, Goddess Sita was kept captive in Ashoka Vatika here where Ravana gave her many temptations to get married and when Goddess Sita met Ravana unwilling to get married, threatened to kill her.