“In the Assamese version, Sita stands before the audience, her words powerful and passionate, as she speaks her heart out, especially in the Uttara Kanda. She challenges the patriarchal norms ...

The Uttara Kand in Valmiki’s Ramayana tells us the story of the twins’ naming. When Sita gave birth to her sons in Valmiki’s ashram, the other sages asked Valmiki to protect them from evil ...