Across India and beyond, the legacy of Rama lives in faith, folklore and civilisational memory. In Indian history and culture, Prabhu Ramachandra and Shri Krishna hold a vital place as enduring legends and embodiments of Hindutva, reflected in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama’s life story was immortalised in the Ramayana by Maharshi Valmiki, who rose from a criminal past to become a revered rishi. Traces of the Ramayana are found across India, and related archaeological fin