Ramleela: A Cultural Extravaganza Across India

The article discusses the different variations of the Ramleela tradition in different regions of India. In North India, the tradition involves grand performances that re-enact Lord Rama's life and culminate in the burning of effigies of Ravana. In South India, the tradition is incorporated into the Koothu and Yakshagana theater forms and includes elements of local folklore and mythology. In West India, the tradition is combined with the Navaratri festival and includes dance-dramas and puppet shows. In East India, the tradition is combined with the Durga Puja festival and includes elements of Jatra. The oldest and most famous Ramleela is the Ramnagar Ramlila in Varanasi, which is performed over 31 days and declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

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