Ramayan, the great Indian epic that narrates the story of Lord Ram, Mata Sita, Lakshman, Lord Hanuman, and many others, is an important part of our culture and tradition. From the miracles performed by Lord Hanuman to the cunning ways of Manthara, Ramayan taught us a lot about Dharm and Arth.
Here we mention a few lesser-known questions from the Ramayan. How many can you answer?

What was the duration of the battle between Lord Ram and Ravan?

Who reminded Lord Hanuman of his forgotten powers and abilities in the Ramayan?

Where did Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman stay for 11 years during the exile?

What was the name of the bow that Lord Ram possessed and the one he unintentionally broke?

It is said that Ravan was a maestro of a certain musical instrument, and it was also inscribed on his flag. Which instrument was it?

Why did Lakshman’s wife Urmila sleep for 14 years?

Who was the Saint who re-visited the Ramayan 11 times and how?

1. It is said that the war between Shri Ram and Ravan went on for 87 with a few rest days as well in between. 2. Jambavan, the King of Bears, reminded Lord Hanuman of his forgotten powers and encouraged him to fly through the ocean in search of Mata Sita. 3. Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman spent 11 years of exile, out of 14, in the forest of Chitrakoot. 4. Lord Ram had with him a powerful bow named ‘Sarang’ and the one he broke belonged to Lord Shiva and was called ‘Pinaka’. 5. Ravan was a Veena maestro and his flag too had a Veena inscribed on it. 6. Lakshman’s wife, Urmila, slept for 14 years to enable Lakshman to stay awake and vigilant during the entire period of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman’s exile. 7. According to legends and scriptures, Kakabhushundi, a sage, had the boon of time travelling and was thus able to see the Ramayan 11 times.