About This Capsule

Ramayan and Mahabharat are the most popular epics of India. Ramayana, one of the oldest epics of the world, is ascribed to Maharshi Valmiki. The word Ramayana has two parts- Rama (Lord Rama who is the central figure) and Ayana which means travel.  The main characters of Ramayana greatly influenced  the cultural consciousness of India as well as many other countries in South-East Asia.

Mahabharata, the second most important Indian epic ascribed to Vyasa Muni.  Mahabharata is the story of the battle between Kaurava and Pandava.  With the help of Lord Shri Krishna, Pandava conquered in this battle. Mahabharata portrays thousands of characters that are archetypes of human behavior. 

FAQs

Who is eligible?
Any person wishing to know more about Indian knowledge and culture is eligible for the course.

How long will it need?
It will take approx. 2 hours to complete the course.

What will I get?
Viewers are rewarded with a course completion certificate authorised by ICCR and SPPU.

How much will I have to pay?
All the program topics are free of charge for viewing.

What will I learn?

• Learn the definition of Indian Epics and its unique characteristics.
• Study Indian epics as long narrative poems covering a wide range of subjects and carrying a treasure of emotions, relations, drama, action, suspense, thrill, and much more.
• Explore historic and eventful Indian epics in different parts of India that are composed in varied languages.