Lucknow: The much-awaited Ramlila organised by the Kurmanchal Nagar Ramlila Committee began with great enthusiasm at the Ramlila ground in Kurmanchal Nagar, attracting a large audience on the opening day.
According to Vinod Sanwal, media in-charge of the committee, local residents are participating in the performances this year, continuing a tradition that has earned the event considerable appreciation from the neighbourhood. The week-long Ramlila is staged daily from 8.30 pm.
The opening programme began with the Shri Ganesh Aarti, followed by the enactment of Lord Ram’s birth, the meeting of Ram and Sita at Pushp Vatika, the slaying of Tadaka and Subahu, Sita’s worship of Goddess Gauri, Ahilya’s redemption and the Dhanush Yagya.
Dev Bhandari portrayed Lord Ram, while Ojas Srivastava played Lakshman and Gauri Negi appeared as Sita. Kumari Pavitra Sanwal portrayed Ahilya, and Lal Singh Bisht played Tadaka. Their performances brought the celebrated episodes of the Ramayana to life.
The large turnout on the first day reflected the public’s enthusiasm for the annual event. The committee also made arrangements for seating, drinking water and security to ensure a comfortable experience for visitors.
Sanwal said the Ramlila had commenced successfully under the guidance of committee president Diwan Singh Adhikari, general secretary Vipin Singh, cultural secretary Naveen Chaudhary and treasurer Pankaj Kharkwal. Coordination among committee members and local residents contributed to the smooth conduct of the opening programme.
