BJP office-bearers inaugurate the second day; performances of Lord Ram, Lakshman and other characters receive widespread appreciation
Almora: The second day of the Ramlila organised by Shri Bhuvneshwar Mahadev Temple and Ramlila Committee at Karnataka Khola, Almora, witnessed an engaging blend of devotion, traditional theatre and cultural heritage. The evening featured several important episodes from the Ramayana, including the dialogue between King Dasharatha and Sage Vishwamitra, Tadaka’s attack on the sages, the disruption of their sacred yajna, Tadaka’s slaying, the battle between Ram and Lakshman and the demons Maricha and Subahu, Subahu’s death, Ahilya’s redemption and the worship of Goddess Gauri.
The programme was inaugurated by BJP Almora city president Neeraj Sanga, city general secretary Ashish Dogra, district vice-president Shubham Rautela, city vice-president Nitin Bhandari and Yuva Morcha district secretary Gaurav Bhandari. The dignitaries jointly lit the ceremonial lamp and stayed to enjoy the performances late into the night.
Artists Impress Audience with Powerful Performances
Komal Joshi portrayed Lord Ram, Gayatri Tiwari played Lakshman, Vaishnavi Joshi portrayed Sita, Manish Tiwari played King Dasharatha and Anil Rawat appeared as Sage Vishwamitra.
Amit Kumar portrayed Tadaka, Amar Bora played Subahu and Abhishek Tiwari appeared as Maricha. Ahilya was portrayed by Kavya Almia, while Nikandraya played Goddess Gauri. Mishti Mehta and Khushi Arya performed the roles of Sita’s companions, while Tanoj Karnataka portrayed Sage Vashishtha.
The dramatic scenes depicting Tadaka’s terror, the disruption of the sages’ yajna and the battle between Ram and Lakshman and the demons generated considerable excitement among the audience. The episodes of Ahilya’s redemption and Gauri Puja added a devotional dimension to the evening.
The audience appreciated the committee’s efforts to present the traditional episodes of the Ramayana through engaging performances and dialogue. Viewers watching the Ramlila online from India and abroad also conveyed their appreciation through messages, reflecting the event’s growing reach beyond the local community.
Several community members attended the programme, including Bhuwan Pandey, Gaurav Kandpal, Hansa Datt Karnataka, Brijesh Pandey, Nandan Bagdwal, Kamal Joshi, Rajneesh Karnataka, Kaushal Kishore Pandey, Ashrad Ansari, Prakash Chandra Tiwari, Kapil Nayal, Prakash Mehta, Ashu Rautela, Seema Karnataka, Vinod Kandpal, Kamal Paliwal, Hem Joshi, Santosh Kumar, Asha Mehta, Kanchan Pandey, Srishti Janauti, Rekha Janauti, Kavita Pandey, Rita Pandey, Kamala Tiwari and Champa Tiwari, along with hundreds of spectators.
The programme was conducted by Bhawana Malhotra.
The event highlighted the continuing importance of traditional Ramlila performances in preserving the religious, artistic and cultural heritage of Almora.
