Ram-Kala

Authors

Risah Debbarma
DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

Synopsis

This chapter explores the traditional association between Lord Rama and a particular variety of banana known as Ram-Kala. During their forest exile, Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana cultivate banana plants that provide nourishment and support their daily lives. The story highlights the importance of plants as sources of sustenance and portrays the harmonious relationship between human beings and nature. It also illustrates how local plant names preserve cultural memories and connect everyday agricultural traditions with sacred narratives.

Author Biography

Risah Debbarma, DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

Risah Debbarma is an author, entrepreneur, and Director of DScholar Research Consultancy and Analytics (OPC) Private Limited. An alumna of Banasthali Vidyapith, she is passionate about education, knowledge dissemination, cultural preservation, and empowering communities through innovation and learning. As the author of Where the Hills Remember: Timeless Folktales of Tripura, she seeks to celebrate Tripura's rich storytelling traditions, indigenous cultural heritage, and timeless moral values. Her work reflects a commitment to preserving traditional narratives and introducing them to readers across generations and cultures.

Published

October 17, 2026