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Delhi Ramlila To Burn 30-Foot Cockroach Effigy Today To Promote Cleanliness
Crowds are expected to gather at the Pitampura grounds this evening as the giant structures go up in flames, blending the age-old ritual with a modern call for hygiene on Vijayadashami.
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'For Swachh Bharat': Delhi Ram Leela Event Organisers On Burning Of Cockroach Effigy
The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee said the cockroach symbolises filth and dirt and the initiative aims to spread awareness about cleanliness under 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Swachh Delhi' campaigns.
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Delhi Traders Warn Protests Could Cause Rs 10,000-Crore Loss By Diwali
The traders say the location is the problem. Ramlila Maidan is close to wholesale markets including Sadar Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli and Chawri Bazar, where the weeks leading up to Diwali are crucial for sales and deliveries.
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30-Foot 'Cockroach' Effigy To Be Burned Alongside Ravan At Delhi Ramlila
The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee, which organises Ramlila in Pitampura, said the insect represents "filth and dirt" and the initiative is part of the "Swachh Bharat" and "Swachh Delhi" campaigns.
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Jantar Mantar Blocked, New Sites Could Burn A Hole In Protesters' Pockets
While one could protestat Jantar Mantar for free, protest at the three new designated grounds could cost well over Rs 1 lakh.
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Booking Open 3 Days This Year. Why Delhi's Ramlila Maidan Is A Costly Affair
Officials in the know said the 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for December 29, 30 and 31 this year.
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'Ranbir Kapoor's Portrayal Of Lord Ram Seems Weak': Ramlila Body Seeks Pre-Release Screening Of Ramayana
Ramayana: Part One is scheduled to release during Diwali 2026, with its sequel slated for a theatrical release in Diwali 2027.
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Mosque, Graveyard And A Court Order: Behind Delhi Demolition Clash
A violent clash erupted early this morning during an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi. Locals threw stones at municipal officials and police teams during the demolition on a land adjoining the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Ramlila Maidan.
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PM Modi To Attend Dussehra Celebrations In East Delhi's Patparganj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Dussehra festivities organised by the IP Extension Ramlila Committee in the national capital on Thursday.
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Breaking Tradition: Women Play Ram, Lakshman, Ravana In Delhi's 'Pink Ramlila'
Delhi is hosting a unique Ramlila, a traditional performance of the epic Ramayana, featuring scenes with songs, narration, dialogues, and recitals, this year.
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Dussehra 2025: Where To Watch The Best Ramlilas In Delhi NCR
While the overall festival runs from 22 September to 3 October, individual venues have specific show timings. Read on.
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Top Ramlila Experiences and Dussehra Melas Across India: Delhi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Beyond
Whether amidst the grand crowds of Delhi or the sacred Ghats of Varanasi, these experiences promise unforgettable memories and a deep sense of connection that lasts long after the effigies burn.
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Dussehra 2025: Bobby Deol To Perform Ravan Dahan At Delhi's Famed Red Fort Ramlila
Bobby Deol has been invited by the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee to take part in the Dussehra celebrations
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On Camera, 'Dashrath' Actor Has Cardiac Arrest During Ramlila, Dies On Stage
A real-life tragedy played out on a Ramlila stage in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba when a 70-year-old actor, who was playing King Dashrath, had a cardiac arrest during the performance and collapsed on stage
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SSC Aspirants Allege Police Excesses, Teachers’ Hijack Of Protest At Ramlila Maidan
A female protester, Aahana, alleged that women were harassed after the police cut power supply at night.
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Delhi Ramlila To Burn 30-Foot Cockroach Effigy Today To Promote Cleanliness
Crowds are expected to gather at the Pitampura grounds this evening as the giant structures go up in flames, blending the age-old ritual with a modern call for hygiene on Vijayadashami.
-
'For Swachh Bharat': Delhi Ram Leela Event Organisers On Burning Of Cockroach Effigy
The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee said the cockroach symbolises filth and dirt and the initiative aims to spread awareness about cleanliness under 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Swachh Delhi' campaigns.
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Delhi Traders Warn Protests Could Cause Rs 10,000-Crore Loss By Diwali
The traders say the location is the problem. Ramlila Maidan is close to wholesale markets including Sadar Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli and Chawri Bazar, where the weeks leading up to Diwali are crucial for sales and deliveries.
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30-Foot 'Cockroach' Effigy To Be Burned Alongside Ravan At Delhi Ramlila
The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee, which organises Ramlila in Pitampura, said the insect represents "filth and dirt" and the initiative is part of the "Swachh Bharat" and "Swachh Delhi" campaigns.
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Jantar Mantar Blocked, New Sites Could Burn A Hole In Protesters' Pockets
While one could protestat Jantar Mantar for free, protest at the three new designated grounds could cost well over Rs 1 lakh.
-
Booking Open 3 Days This Year. Why Delhi's Ramlila Maidan Is A Costly Affair
Officials in the know said the 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for December 29, 30 and 31 this year.
-
'Ranbir Kapoor's Portrayal Of Lord Ram Seems Weak': Ramlila Body Seeks Pre-Release Screening Of Ramayana
Ramayana: Part One is scheduled to release during Diwali 2026, with its sequel slated for a theatrical release in Diwali 2027.
-
Mosque, Graveyard And A Court Order: Behind Delhi Demolition Clash
A violent clash erupted early this morning during an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi. Locals threw stones at municipal officials and police teams during the demolition on a land adjoining the Syed Faiz Elahi mosque at Ramlila Maidan.
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PM Modi To Attend Dussehra Celebrations In East Delhi's Patparganj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Dussehra festivities organised by the IP Extension Ramlila Committee in the national capital on Thursday.
-
Breaking Tradition: Women Play Ram, Lakshman, Ravana In Delhi's 'Pink Ramlila'
Delhi is hosting a unique Ramlila, a traditional performance of the epic Ramayana, featuring scenes with songs, narration, dialogues, and recitals, this year.
-
Dussehra 2025: Where To Watch The Best Ramlilas In Delhi NCR
While the overall festival runs from 22 September to 3 October, individual venues have specific show timings. Read on.
-
Top Ramlila Experiences and Dussehra Melas Across India: Delhi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Beyond
Whether amidst the grand crowds of Delhi or the sacred Ghats of Varanasi, these experiences promise unforgettable memories and a deep sense of connection that lasts long after the effigies burn.
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Dussehra 2025: Bobby Deol To Perform Ravan Dahan At Delhi's Famed Red Fort Ramlila
Bobby Deol has been invited by the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee to take part in the Dussehra celebrations
-
On Camera, 'Dashrath' Actor Has Cardiac Arrest During Ramlila, Dies On Stage
A real-life tragedy played out on a Ramlila stage in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba when a 70-year-old actor, who was playing King Dashrath, had a cardiac arrest during the performance and collapsed on stage
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SSC Aspirants Allege Police Excesses, Teachers’ Hijack Of Protest At Ramlila Maidan
A female protester, Aahana, alleged that women were harassed after the police cut power supply at night.
