Column | The monkeys of Jain Ramayana
An article in The Hindu explores a lesser‑known Jain version of the Ramayana, where the vanaras—traditionally depicted as monkeys—are portrayed as ascetic monks living on a hilltop in Maharashtra. It examines how this interpretation arose, its religious significance, and the cultural context that links the epic’s characters to Jain monastic traditions in the region today in India.