The impact of Ramayan on Indian society is immeasurable. During its original run, popular episodes were watched by an estimated 80 million to 100 million people . The streets and markets would empty out, and families across the nation would gather around the few available television sets, a ritual that created a powerful sense of shared national identity. The show garnered a massive viewership rating of 82 percent , a record that still stands. According to a BBC report, the serial has been viewed by over 650 million viewers since its premiere. It earned DD National an astounding ₹40 lakh per episode , making it a commercial juggernaut.
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Crossing the Ganges with the help of Kevat; meeting Sage Bharadwaj; setting up a hermitage at Chitrakoot.
– Hanuman defeats Lankini, the guardian demoness of the city gates, and enters Lanka under the cover of night.
The rainy season passes. Sugriva dispatches search parties in all four directions. The southern group, led by Angada and including Hanuman and Jambavan, reaches the ocean. Sampati (Jatayu's brother) confirms Sita is in Lanka. Jambavan reminds Hanuman of his latent divine powers. 5. Sundara Kanda (Episodes 53–58): Hanuman’s Triumph
– Sage Vishwamitra arrives in Ayodhya asking for Rama’s protection against demons disrupting his holy rituals.