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IN PHOTOS: Artists gear up for Ramleela performances in Mumbai

Updated On: 19 October, 2023 09:00 AM IST | Anagha Sawant

Over the years, the art of traditional mythological storytelling and the Ramleela performances have survived because of their community connections. The Ramleela artist get ready before their performace in order to showcase the traditional Indian art form that originated in the northern parts of India. (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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Over the years, the art of traditional mythological storytelling and the Ramleela performances have survived because of their community connections. The Ramleela artist get ready before their performace in order to showcase the traditional Indian art form that originated in the northern parts of India. (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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Over the years, the art of traditional mythological storytelling and the Ramleela performances have survived because of their community connections. The Ramleela artist get ready before their performace in order to showcase the traditional Indian art form that originated in the northern parts of India. (Pic/Ashish Raje)
<p>The term &lsquo;Ramleela&rsquo; is derived from two words: &lsquo;Ram&rsquo;, which refers to Lord Rama, and &lsquo;leela&rsquo;, which means skit or play</p>

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The term ‘Ramleela’ is derived from two words: ‘Ram’, which refers to Lord Rama, and ‘leela’, which means skit or play

<p>The artistes from Uttar Pradesh`s Mathura mainly await the Navratri festival in order to perform and showcase their traditional art and give the audience a glimpse of Ravan Dahan on the last day - the 10th day of the festival, also known as the Dussehra festival</p>

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The artistes from Uttar Pradesh`s Mathura mainly await the Navratri festival in order to perform and showcase their traditional art and give the audience a glimpse of Ravan Dahan on the last day - the 10th day of the festival, also known as the Dussehra festival

<p>The Ramleela is a dramatic reenactment of the epic Ramayana, a Hindu mythological story that narrates the life journey of Lord Rama</p>

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The Ramleela is a dramatic reenactment of the epic Ramayana, a Hindu mythological story that narrates the life journey of Lord Rama

<p>Several mandals have been organising Ramleela in Mumbai at different locations, including Dadar, Cotton Green, Tilak Nagar, and Girgaum Chowpatty, to name a few</p>

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Several mandals have been organising Ramleela in Mumbai at different locations, including Dadar, Cotton Green, Tilak Nagar, and Girgaum Chowpatty, to name a few

<p>Even in the digital world of technology and the Gen Z generation, the artists express that their art cannot be stated as dying art</p>

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Even in the digital world of technology and the Gen Z generation, the artists express that their art cannot be stated as dying art

<p>Ramleela is performed during the nine days of Navratri and concludes on the 10th day with the celebration of Dussehra</p>

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Ramleela is performed during the nine days of Navratri and concludes on the 10th day with the celebration of Dussehra

<p>According to the artists, Ramleela has regional variations in different parts of our country</p>

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According to the artists, Ramleela has regional variations in different parts of our country

<p>While in the first few days, there is a smaller audience, more crowds can be seen gathering in the last few days</p>

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While in the first few days, there is a smaller audience, more crowds can be seen gathering in the last few days

<p>In one mandal (group), there are at least 15 to 20 male artistes who perform different roles, including that of a female character</p>

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In one mandal (group), there are at least 15 to 20 male artistes who perform different roles, including that of a female character

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