Sita uses the Shiv Dhanush to feed the hungry saints. Janaka apologises to Mahadev for this.

Sita performs Gauri puja and Parvati comes to bless her. Sita and Lord Rama pay their tribute to the Ganga at the same time.

Lord Rama helps Rishi Gautam reconcile with his wife, Devi Ahilya. Meanwhile, Sita performs Gauri puja and shares her reasons for doing so with Parvati.

Lord Rama and Sita finally come face to face. Parvati learns all the details of the meeting from Mahadev.

Ravana intends to be a part of Sita's Swayamvar. Mandodari objects, but Ravana does not listen.

Narad worries about Ravana's next plan. While Meghnath provokes Ravana further, Mahadev assures Narad that Ravana will not be able to do anything.

On Vishwamitra's request, Lord Rama sets out for the forest to fetch some flowers for the havan.

On hearing Hanuman's stories from Mahadev, Parvati wonders how he will help Lord Rama.

Hanuman continues to trouble the sages with his questions and Brighu Maharishi curses him.

Janaka welcomes the guests to Sita's Swayamvar. The kings try to lift Mahadev's bow, but they all fail.

Sita prays to get married to Lord Rama. Parvati wishes to help Sita but Mahadev stops her.

Mahadev predicts Ravana's failure. Ravana uses all his power to lift Mahadev's bow, but fails.

Janaka permits Lord Rama to lift Mahadev's bow. Rishi Vishwamitra and Mahadev bless him and he proves his strength by lifting Mahadev's bow.

The destruction of Mahadev's bow angers Parshuram and he seeks an explanation from Janaka.

While Janaka thanks Mahadev for making Sita's Swayamvar successful, Ravana plans his next move. Narad tries to console him, but gets insulted instead.

Ravana's attack on the rishis angers the gods and Mahadev. Ravana orders the asuras to take revenge for his defeat by killing the rishis.

Lord Brahma starts his yagna. Even as Mahadev and Parvati support him, Ravana tries to ruin the yagna.

Even as Ravana attempts to ruin the yagna, Mahadev and Parvati help to make it successful.