Ramleela lights up Dashain festivities
Summary
Ramleela in Nepalgunj has been a vibrant community-led festival for 158 years, playing a key role in Dashain festivities and attracting diverse audiences, including from Indian border areas.
Key Points
- Ramleela has been organized continuously for 158 years in Nepalgunj, playing an important role in Dashain celebrations.
- The festival is community-funded and managed, with preparations starting from the New Year each year.
- Ramleela attracts a diverse audience including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs from Nepalgunj and neighboring Indian villages.
- Interest in Ramleela is decreasing among Nepalgunj's youth due to modern distractions like mobile phones and the internet, leading to fewer local actors participating.
