Rama

HinduSeventh avatar of Vishnu

MythologyHindu

RoleSeventh avatar of Vishnu

About Rama

Hero of the Ramayana. Exiled to the forest for 14 years by a court promise. His wife Sita was abducted by the demon king Ravana. Rescued her with an army of vanaras led by Hanuman. Regarded as the ideal king and a model of dharma. His festival, Rama Navami, is celebrated across India.

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