Rama's Return and Coronation

Rama requested that his father's soul forgive Queen Kaikeyi. Indra, the king of the gods, was delighted that Rama had finally ended the demons' menace and asked him to make a wish. He wished all the monkeys who had perished in the war be brought back to life. Indra granted this boon, causing all the dead monkeys to regain consciousness.

Rama's period of exile was drawing to a close. He recalled that Bharata had threatened to kill himself if Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita did not return to Ayodhya on time. So, Vibhishana lent Rama his Pushpak Vimana, which traveled at mind-boggling speed. Rama, Lakshmana, Sita, Sugriva, Hanuman, Nala, and Nila boarded the aircraft. As the Pushpak Vimana sped toward Ayodhya, Rama showed Sita various sights along the way. He first showed her the bridge constructed by the monkeys. Sita also saw the place in Kishkindha where Rama and Sugriva had sealed their friendship. The aircraft flew over forests, trees, and mountains. Rama told Sita and Lakshmana that he was more fond of his mother and motherland than Svarga.

Upon reaching Ayodhya, Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana saw that Vamadeva, Vashishtha, brothers Bharata and Shatrughna, the Queen mothers, and the other residents of Ayodhya were eagerly awaiting their arrival. Rama bowed to his gurus and mothers and then inquired about the well-being of Ayodhya's citizens. Bharata and Shatrughna touched Rama's and Sita's feet. Everyone in Ayodhya lit oil lamps to celebrate the occasion.

Bharata surrendered the throne, and Rama was crowned the king of Ayodhya. The gods showered flowers on Rama. The gandharvas sang while the apsaras danced. The earth became fertile again, trees became laden with fruits, and greenery was everywhere. Rama donated numerous cows, horses, clothes, and ornaments to the Brahmins. Ayodhya's throne had been awaiting Rama for a long time. As Rama was crowned king, righteousness (Dharma) was established, and sinfulness ended. Ayodhya once again became peaceful and prosperous under Rama's reign.