Lucknow: These days, there is a phase of staging of Ramlilas in North India. Ramlilas of some of these places are very special. For example, Ramlila is being held since 1937 in the Chowk area of Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. Apart from Ramlila, people come here to see the weapons of Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Ravana. Because, these weapons are made of silver and are decades old. At the same time, the jewelry worn by the characters staging Ramlila is also about 90 years old.
The audience likes Hanuman carrying a mace and also looks at the bow of Lord Shri Ram with reverence. At the same time, the heavy crown placed on the head of Ravana, the symbol of evil and arrogance, brings the character of ‘Dashanan’ alive on the stage. Ramlila not only gives the message of Lord Ram, but its staging also fills people with enthusiasm.
Parks double up as playgrounds during Ramlila
Navratri and Dussehra is celebrated all over the country with much fanfare. Every year on the occasion of Dussehra, Ravana Dahan is organized at various places across the country. Ravana Dahan attracts everyone from children to adults. This year too Dussehra was no different. Parents take children out on this day and on the pretext of watching Ravana Dahan, they also get a chance to visit the fair.
If we talk about the best place for Ravana Dahan in Lucknow, then the name of Ramlila Maidan comes first. Every year a huge effigy of Ravana is burnt here.
If you want to go to a place where there is a little less crowd than Aishbagh Ramlila Maidan, then you can go to Sahara Estates Ravana Dahan Park
Ravana Dahan program is held every year. People from nearby areas start gathering here from afternoon itself. Around this park, carts of food, drinks and children’s toys are also decorated.
The PNT Park located in Rajajipuram attracts people as well. Kids get a chance to play for hours. Often people are so busy in their daily lives that they do not get time to take the children out.