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Ramayana Episode 2: King Dasarath invites Rishwasringa to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna

Ep. 2

King Dasarath of Ayodhya decides to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna to pray for a son. On Sumantra's advice, Dasarath brings sage Rishwasringa to Ayodhya to conduct the Yagna and fulfill his wish.

Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik

Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty

Audio engineering by Soumen Paul


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