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PHOTOS: Vibrant scenes from Ramlila over the years

When it comes to watching the Ramlila in Delhi, one surely has a lot of options. Even in other parts of India, these celebrations and the Ramlila takes place in the form of theatre productions and shows, reminding people of how Ram defeated Ravana. It is on the eve of Dussehra that effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarna and Meghnad are set on fire, signalling the victory of good over evil, when Ram defeated Ravana and his armies. Here are some scenes from the last few years from Delhi and other places in India.

Updated on: Oct 08, 2019 6:42 PM IST
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The Ramlila in progress at Seri Manch Mandi.  (Birbal Sharma/Hindustan Times) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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The Ramlila in progress at Seri Manch Mandi. (Birbal Sharma/Hindustan Times)

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Artists getting ready for Ramlila at Mehrauli in New Delhi.   (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists getting ready for Ramlila at Mehrauli in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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Artists getting ready for Ramlila at Mehrauli.    (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists getting ready for Ramlila at Mehrauli. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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The RK Puram Ramlila is one of the oldest in South Delhi.   (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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The RK Puram Ramlila is one of the oldest in South Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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Artists from Muradabad during the Ramlila in DLF Phase-2, in Gurgaon.  (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists from Muradabad during the Ramlila in DLF Phase-2, in Gurgaon. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Artists at the Ramlila in Mehrauli.   (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists at the Ramlila in Mehrauli. (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

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