The Tale Of Ramayana: Here Are Different Versions Of The Great Indian Epic

Valmiki Ramayana - The original version of the epic tale, Valmiki Ramayana is divided into seven Kanda. Image: Pexels

Ramcharitmanas - Written by Saint Tulsidas, Ramcharitmanas is written in Awadhi language. Image: Unsplash

Chandrabati - Created by a female poet, this Bengali version of Ramayana tells the tale through Sita's perspective. Image: Unsplash

Dasaratha Jataka - The Buddhist version of Ramayana, it is narrated as Jataka Tales, depicting Ram in his previous life as Bodhisattva. Image: Unsplash

Paumachariya- In this Jain version of Ramayana, it is Lakshman who kills Ravana. This version focuses on non-violence. Image: Unsplash