In Ramlila today, how does Hanuman fly? Cranes and coordination
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Channel: ThePrint · 2018 · News & Politics
#ThePrint Ramlila, the reenactment of Lord Ram’s 14-year exile, Sita’s abduction by Ravan, and her eventual rescue with the help of Hanuman, is a much-awaited fixture of the Dussehra season in north and central India. Over the nine days of Navratri, it plays out on hundreds of stages across the region, often led by players involved in the production for decades and through generations. On the 10th day, giant Ravan effigies packed with crackers are burnt to celebrate Ramayan’s message of victory over evil. Poised right at the start of the Diwali festive season, the Ramlila has drawn thousands of viewers across different cities for years on end. While organisers refuse to alter the script, many have imbibed technological advances and special effects in their productions to offer their viewers a better experience as well as new thrills. ThePrint visits four Ramlilas in four parts of north and central India to see how the grand Dussehra tradition has evolved over the years, and how it has remained the same. SUBSCRIBE to ThePrint : http://bit.ly/SubscribeToThePrint LIKE ThePrint on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia/ Follow ThePrint on Twitter : https://twitter.com/theprintindia Follow ThePrint on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia/
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