Did Sita have a duplicate who was abducted by Ravana? Did Rama have a sister? Was
Kaikeyi genuinely a cruel and obstinate stepmother? How did Vedavati avenge her
humiliation in the guise of Sita?
Women play an integral role in Indian mythology, and the Ramayana is no exception.
Whether it be popular ones such as Sita and Mandodari or obscure ones such as Sulochana
and Shanta, these phenomenal female characters have been constantly attempting to