Who is Rama from Gods, Demons, and Others and what is their importance?

Rama is the hero of the Ramayana. He is referred to within Hinduism as the 'Maryada Purushottama', meaning the perfect man or lord of virtue. His wife is Sita, who is considered to be an avatar of Lakshmi, the embodiment of perfect womanhood. Rama's life and journey are said to be of perfect adherence to Dharma, despite the trials and challenges he faces.