Celebrate the festive season by catching Ram Leela in these locations

Ram Leela in India is an important event, celebrated in the honour of Lord Ram. Ram Leela translates to Ram’s Leela (play), and retells this epical story of the victory of good over evil. Celebrated all across India, Ram Leela is an event that you do not want to miss. Hoards of men and women gather around at the ground nearest to them and watch Ram Leela shows that are held with massive pomp and show. Ram Leela is usually held on the nine days of Navratri, and ends on the tenth day when an effigy of Ravana is burnt. There are some pretty popular ones that are held all across India.

Here is a sneak peek into the best Ram Leela celebrations in India in 2018.
Ayodhya
The Ayodhya Ramlila came back into existence after a gap of many years, and is one of the most important places related to Ram. The reason being that Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, and the feeling when you get to watch the grandiose of this celebration is unparallel. People come here from all over India, to watch this magnificent Ram Leela.

Lucknow
An old city, Lucknow is full of beauty and grandeur. Here in the city, Ram Leela is celebrated at Asihbagh that was built by Asaf ud-Dowlah. History has it that Ram Leela festival was celebrated by the Kings of Awadh at Aishbagh. So you can well very imagine that the festival is one of the oldest in the city. This incredibly popular Ram Leela is almost 500 years old.

Varanasi

The Ram Leela here in Varanasi began 475 years ago on the Chitrakoot ground and is often considered to be the first venue for Ram Leela. Millions of pilgrims come here every year to watch Ram Leela at Ramnagar by the banks of the Yamuna River. The Ram Leela here in Varanasi’s Ramnagar is held for 31 days, so you can take your pick and catch the Ram Leela.

Almora

A different sort of Ram Leela that will give you a whole different perspective, the performance in the Himalayan town of Almora Ram Leela is really special. The Ram Leela here has been developed and set by Uday Shankar, and is theatrical style. A real treat, Ram Leela in Almora is an experience that you will not forget anytime soon. Good for those who want to experience a unique Ram Leela celebration.
Delhi

Come to Delhi’s very own Ram Leela hosted by Shri Ram Leela Committee, this one is around 180 years old. It is, in fact, a celebration that was started by Mughal King Bahadur Shah Zafar, and is the oldest in the city. You will find the performers parading down the lanes of Old Delhi before the show starts every day. It is quite a spectacle, and not to be missed by residents and visitors alike. It is conducted at the Ramlila Maidan, opposite Zakir Hussain College.