Surpanakha’s Nose-Cutting Episode, Trisara’s Death and the Slaying of Khara and Dushana Captivate Audience
ALMORA: The historic Shri Lakshmi Bhandar Hukka Club Ramleela in Almora witnessed powerful performances depicting several important episodes from the Ramayana, including Lord Rama’s vow, the cutting of Surpanakha’s nose, the killing of Trisara, the slaying of Khara and Dushana, and the abduction of Sita by Ravana.
The performers impressed the audience with their expressive acting, impactful dialogues and emotionally engaging presentations. The episodes highlighted Lord Rama’s commitment to righteousness, his adherence to moral values and the struggle between good and evil.
The programme began with the episode of Lord Rama’s vow, portraying his courage, determination and resolve to uphold dharma. This was followed by the episode involving Surpanakha, whose nose-cutting scene added dramatic intensity to the performance.
The subsequent episodes depicting the deaths of Trisara, Khara and Dushana showcased energetic performances and powerful battle scenes, drawing appreciation from the audience.
The abduction of Sita emerged as one of the most significant episodes of the evening. Ravana’s deceitful abduction of Sita was presented with emotional depth, leaving the audience moved. The episode also set the stage for Lord Rama’s subsequent search for Sita and the eventual triumph of good over evil.
Mahesh Nayal Attends as Chief Guest
Bharatiya Janata Party Almora district president Mahesh Nayal attended the programme as the chief guest. The distinguished guests included former BJP district president Ravi Rautela, Manoj Tiwari, Sushila Verma and Almora Hotel Association president Arun Verma.
The guests appreciated the performances and observed that Ramleela is not merely a form of entertainment but also an important medium for preserving Indian culture, religious traditions, ethical values and family ideals.
They praised Shri Lakshmi Bhandar Hukka Club for its longstanding contribution to preserving Almora’s cultural heritage and passing traditional values on to younger generations.
Organised Under the Leadership of Vin it Bisht and Rajendra Tiwari
The Ramleela is being organised under the leadership of Vin it Bisht, identified by the organisers as the institution’s president and secretary, and Ramleela coordinator and former municipal councillor Rajendra Tiwari.
The successful conduct of the programme involved the collective efforts of the institution’s office-bearers, members, performers and volunteers.
Contributors included Tribhuvan Giri, Harshvardhan Verma, Meenakshi Sah Agrawal, Meenakshi Joshi, Lalit Mohan Sah, Manoj Sah, Bharat Goswami, Kanchan Bisht, Vijay Chauhan, Kailash Sah, Abhay Upreti, Manikaran Gupta, Manas Vani, Paras, Rohit Sah, Chandan Arya, Gaurav Tiwari, Akanksha, Neelam Bhatt, Geeta Tiwari, Harshita Tiwari, Abhay Sah, Vinod Giri and Mishra Ji.
Lucky Draw Adds to Audience Enthusiasm
As part of the regular programme, a lucky draw was organised at the conclusion of the performance. Ten lucky audience members received prizes, adding to the enthusiasm of those attending the event.
The Shri Lakshmi Bhandar Hukka Club Ramleela remains an important symbol of Almora’s cultural identity and community participation. Through its annual performances, the institution continues to preserve the region’s traditions and introduce younger generations to the enduring values and ideals associated with Lord Rama.
