Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi, which hosts the "Shree Ram" Ram Leela is a known as the national capital's cultural centre.
The Ram Leela "Shree Ram" has been organised every year at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi since 1957.
A scene from the Ram Leela depicting Ravana and Lady Sita. In Hindu epic Ramayana, Lady Sita was abducted by King of Lanka Ravana, following which Lord Rama and his brother Lord Laxman led a war against Ravana and Lanka.
King of Lanka Ravana fights Jatayu. When Ravana was taking Lady Sita to Lanka in his Pushpak Vimana after abducting her, legendary bird Jatayu came to the rescue and fought Ravana. He died fighting Ravana.
A scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana being depicted in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.
The "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi brings together the dance forms of Kalaripayatt, Kathakali, and Mayurbhanj Chau.
In "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi, costumes of actors are homemade and make-up is done by actors themselves.
A scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana being depicted in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.
The script was written by Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' and sets and lights were designed by Tapas Sen and Inder Razdan.
A scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana being depicted in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.
A scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana being depicted in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.
A scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana being depicted in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.
A scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana being depicted in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela at Shriram Bhartiya Kala Kendra, Delhi.
This year, the role of Ravana in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela is played by Ghanshyam Khichi.
This year, the role of Lord Rama in "Shree Ram" Ram Leela is played Raj Kumar Sharma. He is doing his make-up before his performance in the photograph. The actor said that people in real life treat him like a God because of his portrayal of Lord Rama.
