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As the auspicious occasion of Dussehra approaches, Delhi and its neighbouring regions have started their grand Ramlila performances, bringing the epic Ramayan to life through vibrant enactments, cultural displays, and community celebrations. These events offer a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making them a must-visit for devotees and cultural enthusiasts alike. Have a look at the five prominent Ramlila venues near Delhi that promise an unforgettable experience. ALSO READ: 8 Stunning S
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The Dwarka Ramlila Committee here is set to build a towering 210-foot-long effigy of Ravana, which will be the main attraction of the celebrations for the second consecutive year. The committee officials said the massive Ravana structure will cost nearly Rs 11 lakh, with the organisers investing an additional Rs 8 to "10 lakh in procuring green firecrackers, aiming to make the event less harmful for the environment. Around 50 artisans from outside Delhi have been roped in to build the effigy, officials added. The grand Ramlila will also be telecast live at 200 locati ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is all set to take part in one of the capital's grandest festive traditions this year. The actor has reportedly accepted the invitation of the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee to perform the symbolic Ravana Dahan on Dussehra at the historic Red Fort grounds in Delhi. The celebration will be held on October 2 and, as every year, is expected to draw lakhs of spectators to Old Delhi. Confirming his participation, Bobby Deol appeared in a video shared by the organisers, where he expressed his excitement about joining the iconic celebration. The actor said: "Dilli k ...Read More >
Prayagraj: The Sangam city is immersed in devotion as Navratri festivities continue with fervour. Adding to the spiritual atmosphere, the prominent Ramlilas, including Patharchatti, Pajawa, Katra, Naini, and Civil Lines, are underway, staging episodes from the Ramayan and drawing huge crowds.The group of artists, including professional actors who travelled from Mumbai to Prayagraj to perform the prominent Ramlila characters during Navratri, are enthusiastic to play their assigned roles in the cen ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Actor Huma Qureshi will be seen headlining 'Single Salma'. The film also stars Sunny Singh and Shreyas Talpade in the lead roles. Also Read | Zubeen Garg Death: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Emphasises Fair Investigation, Warns Against Political Exploitation; Says 'No One Should Play Politics Over Late Singer's Death Probe'. On Monday, the makers shared that they have locked October 31 as the release date of 'Single Salma'. They also unveiled the film's first poster. Have a look at it Also Read | Dussehra 2025: Bobby Deol Gears Up To Take D ...Read More >
The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2, 2025, across the country. The clarification comes after confusion over whether the festival falls on October 1 or October 2 this year. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dashami tithi begins on October 1 at 7:01 PM and ends on October 2 at 7:10 PM. Since the major portion of the tithi and the auspicious timings fall on October 2, the festival will be observed that day. As per astrologers, the Vij ...Read More >
In a tragic incident, senior stage artist Amrish Kumar passed away while performing a Ramleela scene in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba. IMAGE: Artist enact a scene during Ramleela in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo The celebration turned into mourning after the artist died due to a heart attack. Kumar was playing the role of Dashrath, father of Lord Ram. As he began to deliver his lines, he stumbled suddenly and fell to the ground. Within moments, chaos erupted on the stage, and the organisers im ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Mumtaz Nagar, a Muslim-majority locality in Ayodhya, has sustained the tradition of organizing the Hindu festival of Ramleela for 62 years. The event, promoted by local Muslim community under the 'Ramleela Ramayana Samiti', fosters communal harmony and exemplifies interfaith unity. Despite challenges, the tradition continues annually, albeit shortened this year. In the heart of Mumtaz Nagar, Ayodhya, a Muslim-majority area, the tradition of staging Ramleela has endured for over six decades, demo ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is all set to mark Dussehra 2025 with a grand celebration at Delhi's iconic Red Fort. The actor will take part in the traditional Ravana Dahan, bringing the festive spirit alive as devotees witness the burning of the effigy. It is being reported that Bobby has accepted an invitation from the Luv Kush Ramlila committee to participate in the symbolic slaying of Ravana's effigy at Delhi's Red Fort ground on October 2. According to a statement from the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee, the 'Animal' actor shared his excitement at being part of the iconic t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant governor Vinay Kumar Saxena. Chief minister Rekha Gupta, office bearers of Delhi Ramlila Federation and ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 29: SEPC Limited (NSE: SEPC | BSE: 532945), one of the leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with a diversified presence across Water & Municipal Services, Roads, Industrial Infrastructure, and Mining sectors, announced that it has secured a major international work order from Avenir International Engineers and Consultants LLC, Abu Dhabi, for providing engineering services across various ADNOC projects. Also Read | Dussehra 2025: Bobby Deol Gears Up To Take Down Ravana at Delhi's Red Fort on October 2. The order, valued at AE ...Read More >
Addressing a large gathering in Gorakhpur, the chief minister said while the names and circumstances have changed since the epic eras of Ramayana and Mahabharata, the negative characters continue to persist in today's society. "The situation and characters are similar to the time of Ramayana and Mahabharata. The 'Tadakas' and 'Surpanakhas' are present even today, and we must remain vigilant against them," Adityanath said. The chief minister specifically warned against those who seek to divide s ...Read More >
The actor, Amresh Mahajan, collapsed during the Ramlila performance at Chamba ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Amresh Mahajan, aged 70, suffered cardiac arrest on stage during Ramlila in Chamba * He had performed in Ramlila for nearly 25 years, often as King Dashrath or Raavana * Mahajan had announced this would be his final Ramlila performance before stepping back Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chamba (Himachal Pradesh): A real-lif ...Read More >
Mumbai: The city will celebrate Dussehra, the culmination of the nine-day Navratri festival, with immersions of Goddess Durga idols, Ramlila performances, and the burning of Ravana effigies. Iconic Venues Set Ablaze Effigies will be set on fire at several locations, including Girgaon Chowpatty and Ram Lila Maidan, Malad West. The Shree Adarsh Ramlila Samiti will burn a 50-feet tall Ravana on Thursday evening as the festival's grand finale. At Zakaria Road, Malad, members of the 70-member Shree Ram Manas Manch troupe from Moradabad have enacted Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas for 44 years. This ye ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The Dwarka Ramlila Committee here is set to build a towering 210-foot-long effigy of Ravana, which will be the main attraction of the celebrations for the second consecutive year. The committee officials said the massive Ravana structure will cost nearly Rs 11 lakh, with the organisers investing an additional Rs 8 to "10 lakh in procuring green firecrackers, aiming to make the event less harmful for the environment. ...Read More >
However, police officials said the organisers did not take permission for the event yet. Ayodhya Circle Officer Devesh Chaturvedi said that a ban was imposed on the burning of the effigies considering security reasons. Chaturvedi said the action was taken after a patrolling team found such large effigies being constructed in Ram Katha Park here. He also said that the Ravana effigy burning programme of the Ramleela Samiti is not traditional. The construction of these effigies was going on for a ...Read More >