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Jay, this is so cool! Looks like an ancient temple?!

Yeah Maya!

Dad, how old is it? And who built it? Is there any buried treasure here?

You sound like that official from the tourism department I met yesterday…

So many questions! Calm down, buddy.

Well, that’s what my team here is working to find out!

Kids, I need to get to work. Why don’t you explore the site?

That’ll be fun!

Good! But… stay out of trouble! And don’t touch anything!

Idli… that’s for you. Don’t… touch… anything!

Hey! That’s Dr. Dev! - Doctor who?

Not Dr. Who, silly.

Dr. Dave! Dad’s boss. He, discovered this site.

Hmm… How interesting…

Hello Dr. Dev…

Maya, Jay! It’s good to see you kids again!

You don’t seem to have uncovered too much more than what I saw last week?

Maya, that’s so rude!

Yes indeed, progress is slow…

Because…we have to be very careful with these structures…

They are very old… and you see this mural.

It is carved out of sandstone very delicate…

Very beautiful… it needs a lot of patience!

Idli..!

Dad said to not touch anything… and that includes climbing on them too!

Well, there has been one bit of progress. We have learnt something more…

Murals in this wall depict events from the Epic, The Ramayana

Oh, I love that story!

Yes… In his quest to rescue his wife Sita,

Rama was aided by his brother Lakshmana, an ace archer…

And the indomitable Sugriva, the King of the monkeys!

Together, they defeated a lot of powerful enemies…

But did you know there was one very sinister enemy…

So dark… they could not even see him?

Oh! Who was that?

I think this mural tells his story.

Who was this mysterious enemy?

Can you tell us his story?

Please…!

Of course… Of course…

Rama’s army of monkeys… was fighting a terrible battle against Ravana’s…

Hordes to rescue Rama’s wife, princess Sita!

During that battle, Rama shot a powerful arrow at Ravana.

That exploded with great force shattering his chariot and all of his weapons!

Ravana was thrown down on the ground!

Rama, Lakshmana accompanied by Hanuman and Sugriva,

The King of the Monkeys, approached the fallen Ravana…

What are you waiting for Rama?

Kill me now… isn’t that what you are here for?

Not today Ravana, you are tired and unarmed. It would be dishonorable to kill you now.

How humiliating!

The only honor in battle is to kill or be killed!

Rama! Finish him now! It is what he deserves!

No, Lakshmana…

The code of war dictates that a fallen enemy must not be harmed…

And I will not violate that!

He never followed the code of war!

Hey, make way…

Vibhishana is here! Make way!

Brother, perhaps it is not too late…

Please give up princess Sita and end this war with your kingdom intact…

NEVER!

I am not a spineless traitor like you Vibhishana!

My honor is my life!

Ravana… go tonight and return to battle at dawn.

Tomorrow, I shall end this conflict!

‘Rama! Finish him now! It is what he deserves!’

‘Perhaps it is not too late…’

'Please give up princess Sita and end this war with your kingdom intact…'

‘He never followed the code of war!’

‘It would be dishonorable to kill you now.’

Tomorrow, we will put up a better fight…

We will have vengeance!

We have suffered heavy losses it is hopeless!

Everyone must be laughing at us!

Lord Ram will win.

Lord Ram will see the victory.

‘Brother, perhaps it is not too late… Please give up princess Sita!’

‘I told you… you are no match for my Rama!’

‘Ravana… go tonight… and return to battle at dawn.’

‘Tomorrow, I shall end this conflict!’

SILENCE!

There is a way… We could ask HIS help…

Hmm… indeed… why didn’t I think of HIM earlier…

He can do it… he is cunning…

But what of Vibhishana…?

Too many times has Vibhishana revealed our secrets to the enemy… that rat!

No… Not this time…

I will take care of my traitorous brother too!

It ends tonight!

Baka... I wonder what is in that scroll Ravana gave us!

We just need to hand this over to a charming lady who lives around here.

This is no place for a charming lady to be?!

Baka….? Are you sure that this is the right place?

Yes… Yes… what are you afraid off Taka?

Baka! Baka!

Taka, we have strength in numbers… two is a crowd!

And do you know what they call a group of crows?

Of course… a group of crows… is called a murder of crows!

Oh… So what?

Is something going to crawl out of these holes and ‘murder’ us?! Coward!

Baka!

You had to say it didn’t you!

Hmm…What have we here?

We are...

We are just here to deliver this…

What are we waiting for?

Kill them!

Wait!

We are all with you.

Kill them!

Enough! These two are Ravana’s spies…

Yes… secret spies…

What brings you two here?

We, Ravana! The charming lady…

Our king…

Isn’t this Vibhishana?

Why does Ravana want him killed? - He is a traitor.

He defected to Rama’s camp!

Our duty is to kill whoever Ravana wants us to!

To Rama’s army camp! Now!

Yeah! Let’s go.

Let’s make haste to the Underworid and convey Ravana’s commands to him!

Send a team to fetch honey. We are out of it.

Both of you guard the back gate.

Over there…

Oh no!

My brave comrades…

We have traveled far from our homes in Kishkinda…

We’ve built a strong bridge over the ocean…

And battled Ravana’s mighty armies for many days!

We pledged our support to Rama…

And through many sacrifices, we have kept that promise!

And now… victory is within our reach!

Tomorrow, Rama will slay Ravana…

And rescue princess Sita!

Tomorrow, we shall end this terrible war…

And return to Kishkinda as heroes!

Hail to our king!

Hail to our Lord Sriram

Rest tonight…

So you may be at your best in the battlefield tomorrow!

Well-spoken Sugriva!

It must be difficult for you Vibhishana,

To fight against your own brother… Ravana?

Leaving Ravana’s side and joining Rama was the right thing to do.

And, your army is one doing all the fighting…

I am merely an advisor!

Your wisdom has been invaluable!

We are most grateful for your help.

Tomorrow will be the day of judgment.

♪For a noble pledge, on a mighty bridge♪

♪A journey brave and bold♪

♪O’er foggy plains, foes dark and vain♪

♪Our hearts have shone like gold♪

♪For a noble pledge, on a mighty bridge♪

♪A journey brave and bold♪

♪O’er foggy plains, foes dark and vain♪

♪Our hearts have shone like gold♪

♪When struck by hate or spear and blade♪

♪We will never fear or fold♪

♪We will march and sing for our noble King♪

♪We are the monkeys brave and bold♪

♪Big or small, we fought them all♪

♪We trooped together for the cause♪

♪Rain or shine we'll hold the line♪

♪Until our last foe breaks and falls♪

♪Sing along battle on we're monkeys on a roll♪

♪Swing and smite know our might we never fear or fold♪

♪With banners high raise the cry fly our flag unfurled♪

♪Soldier on march along we’re the monkeys brave and bold♪

♪With banners high raise the cry fly our flag unfurled♪

♪Soldier on march along we’re the monkeys brave and bold♪

♪We're the monkeys brave and bold♪

That was my scout from Ravana’s palace.

I need to see Rama right away!

It is better to go ahead from here.

This place looks isolated.

Hello Vibhishana…

What news do you bring?

Rama… my spies overhead a sinister plot!

My brother Ravana has ordered Mahiravana to capture you and Lakshmana!

We must be careful as Mahiravana is very cunning...

And commands all forms of dark magic.

Let him come… I will be ready! - No… we cannot fight him…

He is like a shadow…

He can even disguise himself to look like one of us!

Hmm… so how do we stop this villain?

We need to prevent him from finding you and Lakshmana…

So should Rama and Lakshmana hide somewhere secret?

Yes… I know a cave nearby…

Rama and Lakshmana can hide inside it.

This is the cave you will hide in.

Sugriva and some of his soldiers will stand guard on this plateau below.

Hanuman, you should guard the entrance.

I will not hide like a coward?!

We need to be tactful against this unseen enemy…

Staying hidden tonight is a good idea.

So… are we all in agreement?

Good, I will inform Sugriva, we need to stay alert tonight!

Ambush!

Oh no!

Stay close to me, Sir!

Now!

Complements of King Ravana…

Attack…!

Throw me your sword, Now!

Booo!

Coward! Where did she go?!

How did these asuras get inside our camp… undetected?

They are Yakshas… Ravana’s assassins.

They can materialize anywhere at will!

I wonder if there are more lurking around!

Unlikely. Their leader fled!

These asuras are merely a distraction…

Mahiravana is the real threat.

It is time!

I, Mahiravana, Lord of the Underworid!

Offer you this sacrifice!

Was that the last prince? Has he sacrificed a thousand of them?

No… he needs two more…

Only then will the prophecy come true…

I am going on a missi�n…

To capture two princes…

When I return we will sacrifice them to complete my quest…

And make our Kingdom even stronger…!

Hanuman... stay very alert.

I expect Mahiravana to disguise himself as one of us and capture Rama…

So, don’t let anyone in.

Even if I want to enter the cave, I will say a secret phrase…

So, you know it is really me…

A secret phrase is a great idea… what’s the phrase?

Yes, the phrase is…

‘Tiny stones make a mighty bridge.’

Only let me in if I say this!

’Tiny stones make a mighty bridge.’ Very fitting…

I won’t forget… you have nothing to worry...

No one will enter while I stand guard!

This is going to be a very long night.

The sky was darkened by all that smoke and dust from the battle around me…

And that’s when the ground began to tremble and quake!

Hey… where is Vibhishana?

No idea.

Ask Suketu…

He’s right there, outside the tent.

Him… OK…

‘He came out from that smoke.’

Hey Suketu… where is Vibhishana?

Why?

He asked me get these fruits…

And I… got delayed!

Okay… these must be for our King Sugriva…

He eats a lot of those…

He’s over there… right up on that hill.

Thank you!

My loyal warriors… you must stay very alert.

No one should get past us tonight!

Yes Sire! You can count on us!

A clear night with a full moon!

If Mahiravana shows up, we will be ready for him!

Hail to our Lord Sriram.

Rama and Lakshmana are safe in the cave… - Enough!

Where is this Mahiravana? My soldiers are tired!

Yes… I understand… but we need to protect Rama tonight…

I think it’s a false alarm!

Hanuman... All is well I hope?

I brought some fruits for Rama...

Sorry, my king... I cannot allow any one inside...

Vibhishana's orders! Kindly leave the fruits here with me…

I can take them in later.

Oh sure… Thank you... Here you go...

Monkeys!

My spy was right so far, Sugriva!

I know Mahiravana… he is very cunning.

Lies! This is a desperate plot to make us tired so that we cannot fight tomorrow!

Come on… try a fruit…

Hey, go away from me.

How can you question my loyalty to Rama?!

Sugriva?

Sugriva!

Oh… I was fooled by an illusi�n!

There is no time… I must warn Hanuman!

Huh?!

You just walked past me into the cave! I didn’t see you come out!

You must be Mahiravana in disguise!

Hanuman... its really me...

'Tiny stones make a mighty bridge', remember.

My… secret phrase? Hanuman...?

Oh, I’m such a fool!

I let another Vibhishana in without asking for the secret phrase...

Wait… if you’re the real Vibhishana, then… who was that?

Mahiravana tricked us…

He cast a spell on Sugriva and his men…

And created an illusi�n to keep me distracted!

‘Come on… try a fruit…’

Get off me…

Disguising himself to look like me, he has captured Rama and Lakshmana…

Vibhishana?

Hey… Wait!

Mahiravana will sacrifice our friends at daybreak... all is lost!

I will follow Mahiravana’s trail and rescue Rama and Lakshmana by dawn!

Be careful… Mahiravana’s is an illusi�n…

A mere shadow. His life force is hidden in some lamps…

A boon given to him.

He is an illusi�n?

Hmm… So… I need to destroy the lamps and not Mahiravana?

Yes! That’s his secret!

And here… take this flower. One petal will fall every hour…

It will help you keep track of…

Don’t worry… I’ll be back with Rama and Lakshmana before all these petals fall off…

Oh boy… I forgot to mention…

It’s going to be a long journey!

My king. - Greetings, my king!

My King!

Oh! All powerful Lord of Lanka and all earth!

What news of Mahiravana's missi�n?

He did it my lord!

He came disguised as Vibhishana and captured the 2 princes!

Captured?

My command was to KILL them!

My King, he’s going to kill them…

He plans to kill them at day break to complete his…

Silence!

Mahiravana is an arrogant fool…

Go immediately and warn him of that meddlesome monkey!

Tell him to kill them both right now!

Yes… yes my monkey lord…

Oops! yes my lord…

We are leaving right now!

How long is this tunnel?

‘It’s going to be a long journey!’

‘Don’t worry… I’ll be back with Rama and Lakshmana before all these petals fall off…’

‘Mahiravana will sacrifice our friends at daybreak...’

Father?!

Hanuman.

Believe in yourself… your strength is unbounded… Remember.

You are invincible!

Now, go forth my son... vanquish the villain below...

Rescue your friends before dawn!

Here it is! The path into the Underworid!

♪The complaints of heart are broken with patience♪

♪It seems like I have got you but I did not♪

♪Many dreams have gone that remained to be memories♪

♪That lucks showers on me♪

♪You are gone♪

♪Your victory is courageous and this is a true affection♪

♪You brighten up the darkness♪

♪This is the moment to value righteousness♪

♪I will become yours again♪

♪You are my partner♪

♪I shouldn't lose before magical tricks♪

♪Never get blamed by the worid♪

♪You are close to me in my dreams♪

♪This uni�n is all I wish for♪

♪My dear partner!♪

♪I have lost your hand♪

♪These dreams that are broken depend on my victory♪

♪Hey, Brave man! All prayers are for you♪

♪Dreams will come true as you win♪

Vibhishana… I am so sorry!

I don’t know how I fell asleep!

It is not your fault. We were all deceived by Mahiravana!

What happened? Did Mahiravana…?

Yes… he captured Rama and Lakshmana.

But not all hope is lost…

Hanuman is on his way to the Underworid to try and rescue them!

Monkey…!

Who is that?

Monkey…!

Huh? Wait… how did they get so big?

OK… now I am ready!

The Monkey is here!

Oh… his breath is making these things get big?

Strange magic indeed!

I wonder what he is capable off when he is awake!

The Monkey is here!

The brave man is here.

My path is completely blocked!

Those sticky insect eating plants!

Hmmm… I should do something!

There is my chance!

Stop!

Come no closer!

This is the gateway to Mahiravana’s abode and none shall enter!

I am Hanuman… son of the Wind god…

I am here to rescue my friend Rama…

You cannot stop me!

Arrogant creature…

You cannot hide from me…

I can see everywhere…

You have released me…

I was destined to guard this path to the underworid realm of Mahiravana until…

A monkey came looking for trouble… perhaps you are the one…?

I am not looking for trouble…

Just looking for my friends…

Farewell brave one…

Remember…

The 5 lamps must be put out… Together he will fall…

Divided he will reignite!

Hmm… it must be the same lamps Vibhishana spoke off…

So there are 5…

Humans are weaklings!

My brother couldn't defeat you.

Tell us Vibhishana… how did Mahiravana become such a powerful wizard?

We couldn’t see or even feel his presence!

And he had us spell bound in absolutely no time!

As a young prince, Mahiravana was quite frail and weak.

And Ravana did not want to share his kingdom with his weakling half-brother!

Not strong enough to challenge Ravana, Mahiravana became a student of Sage Tamisra!

Sage Tamisra was a master of sorcery and dark magic.

But what of his form Sir? Mahiravana does not look like you or Ravana…?

That is shrouded in mystery,

But, this is what I heard…

Mahiravana went in search of Sage Tamisra.

Found him he did… deep underground in a treacherous place…

He wanted to learn from the sage… and become a powerful wizard!

But, the sage refused!

Mahiravana was resolute… his ambitions overcame his fears…

And Mahiravana waited in penance right there, in that frightening place… for years!

Mahiravana turned frail…

Barely any flesh remained on his weak bones! The snakes filled his body with venom!

Many years later, when the sage returned.

He was pleased to see Mahiravana’s persistence!

The sage shrouded Mahiravana’s mangled body with a sinister spell.

His teachings transformed the feeble Mahiravana into a powerful sorcerer!

Is the sage still around?

Why? Do you want to be a wizard too?!

Mahiravana was hungry for more power.

The sage told him of a prophecy…

The one who sacrifices a thousand princes on an ancient altar of Kali, underground.

Will be granted untold power!

A thousand princes? - I heard it was more like a hundred?!

Well… I am told he only has two more to kill, to complete his quest.

This is why he captured Rama and Lakshmana.

He does not care about Ravana’s motives!

If Mahiravana succeeds, there is no telling how powerful he will become!

I shouldn't waste my time in fighting. Instead, I should search for Lord Ram.

Hmm… You look worried…

Hanuman never fails us!

Remember…? He is the son of the wind god Vayu

True… but this time it is different…

Mahiravana is devious… he is just an illusi�n…

An illusi�n? You mean he is not real?

He is real… but he is like this shadow… you cannot attack it!

Hmm… So what should Hanuman do?

To put this shadow out… you must put that light out!

So Hanuman should not fight Mahiravana…

He should find the five lamps that hold his life force.

He must destroy those lamps…

I always prefer to use my strength…

But I know Hanuman will figure it out…

No one can save you now!

That’s right… No one will save you…

Did that hurt?

Coward!

Oh! You got me now eh?

How amusing!

A monkey has come to challenge me?

No one can defeat me!

You will make a good snack for my pet!

Where are we?

Prisoners in Mahiravana’s realm...?

We need an escape plan…

You got us into a mess Taka!

So, is it my fault…?

You were the one who insulted Mahiravana!

Oh boy… not again…!

I’m just following the orders.

Hush! I think someone is coming this way…

The same hole Mahiravana threw us into…

Your ears are too big…

You are always hearing things…

Hello… I am Hanuman…

Are you… Mahiravana’s pets?

Pets? Do we look like pets?

I can smell something…

Hmm… there is something behind that door!

Yes! A door…

Very good…

Wait… I know that smell…

What animal is it?

Your nose is too big…

You’re always smelling things!

Well… my friends are running out of time… I cannot wait around…

Oh no! I need to get out of here, fast!

I should have never picked up that pineapple!

You should have killed Ravana when you had the chance!

I know we will make it out of here!

I am sure Hanuman will come here…

It is time!

Oh… the young prince wants to fight eh?

Stay calm… have faith in Hanuman…

He will rescue us!

Who?!

That monkey?

I am really sorry to crush your hopes…

My snake ate him!

But he did make an amusing attempt to save you…

Is this the meddlesome monkey we were supposed to warn Mahiravana about?

You think so…? Of course he is!

What’s in there?

That smell was a snake…!

Yes… I can see that…

And it has 3 heads and 6 fangs!

Run!

What is this gem?

That gem… The five lamps?

Mahiravana’s life force!

Well… I am glad the beast is not coming after us!

You had to say it didn’t you?!

Run!

Hurry up, fast.

Mommy…!

Pick someone your own size!

Yeah… Yay!

There it is!

This must be the key!

Now what?

Oh…!

These lamps are big… how am I going to put them out?

Kneel… weakling! I will put an end to your misery soon!

I am a prince… I won’t kneel before you!

Now stay down!

Let’s warn him of the monkey…

See how big that sword is?

I am not going there now… shut your beak for once.

You will never see the light of day of again…

‘Divided he will reignite!’

‘The 5 lamps must be put out… Together he will fall…’

I need to put them all out together!

Father… I need your help…

What happened? Who did that?

That’s the real Hanuman!

Victory to Rama!

Hanuman! Hanuman! Victory to Rama!

Lifting them up was amazing.

Wait… what happened to Ravana after that? And.. Uh… How did Rama rescue Sita?

That… is a story for another day!

And yes… I almost forgot…

Here you go!

Wow! It is amazing.

Thank you Dr.Dev!