159th Ram Lila concludes in Nepalgunj
Summary
Nepalgunj’s 159th Ram Lila concluded with the burning of a 45-foot effigy of Ravana and the staging of Bharat Milap. Organizers said the long-running festival has deepened religious and cultural ties in the border city and drawn devotees from Nepal and India.
Key Points
- The 159th Ram Lila in Nepalgunj ended with the burning of a 45-foot effigy of Ravana and Bharat Milap.
- The festival has been staged continuously for 158 years and ran for 11 days at the Ram Lila ground since Ghatasthapana.
- Organizers said the event strengthens religious, social and cultural ties between Nepalgunj and India.
- Stakeholders stressed the need to preserve the tradition and pass it on to younger generations.
