Ramlila

Dance Drama Enactment signifying “Victory of Good over Evil”

Ramlila (Rāmlīlā) (literally ‘Rama’s lila or play’) is any dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Rama according to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas. It particularly refers to the thousands of Hindu god Rama-related dramatic plays and dance events that are staged during the annual autumn festival of Navratri in India. After the enactment of the legendary war between Good and Evil, the Ramlila celebrations climax in the Dussehra (Dasara, Vijayadashami) night festivities where the giant grotesque effigies of Evil demon Ravana are burnt, typically with fireworks.

RAMLILA Ballet

Traditionally Ramlila is performed over 10 days during the period of Navratri leading into Diwali. In the most recent times and for better acceptability and convenience of viewing the entire Ramayana narrative is staged and performed in a theatrical performance of about 3 hours. ICAC and its founder directors Ratika & Ajaay Modi have kept the tradition alive in Canada since their arrival in 2006. Many different formats and groups from India and within Canada have performed the Epic all across Canada.

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RAMLILA PERFORMANCE ACROSS GTA & ONTARIO

ICAC in association with Indian Revival Group from India collaborated with local Canadian dance groups and temples across GTA to perform Ramlila at numerous temples, t

WHEELS AND ABILITY UNLIMITEDARTISTS

Guinness Book of World record holders, “Miracle on Wheels – Ability Unlimited”, a group of differently abled artists & performers on wheel chairs performed the epic in an unbelievable act. The live performance was staged in Ottawa, Montreal, Brampton, Niagara Falls, Mississauga and numerous other temples and stages across GTA. The group was invited in Ottawa to Parliament Hill for a special recognition along with a tour of the parliament building.

RAMLILA PERFORMANCE

Ramlila was performed on a mega stage with over 100 artists exclusively in India for virtual broadcast through all social media handles of Canada Diwali. Hence, performance was viewed worldwide. Ram Baraat, a traditional wedding procession was also enacted with a participation of over 200 artists, performers, street brass band, folk performers, theatre artists, light men etc.

Ramlila Schedule

8.00 PM
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Ramlila

October 11-15, 2021

Dance Drama Enactment signifying “Victory of Good over Evil”

Ramlila (Rāmlīlā) (literally ‘Rama’s lila or play’) is any dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Rama according to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas. It particularly refers to the thousands of Hindu god Rama-related dramatic plays and dance events that are staged during the annual autumn festival of Navratri in India. After the enactment of the legendary war between Good and Evil, the Ramlila celebrations climax in the Dussehra (Dasara, Vijayadashami) night festivities where the giant grotesque effigies of Evil demon Ravana are burnt, typically with fireworks.

 

Virtual Stage Performances:

Monday 11, OctoberRam Janma & Sita SurgamvarTuesday 12, OctoberKaikeyi Samvad & Ram VanvasWednesday 13, OctoberPanchvati & Sita HaranThursday 14, OctoberBali Vadh & Lanka DahanFriday 15, OctoberMahayudh & Lakshman MurchhaSaturday 16, OctoberRam RajyabhishekSunday 17, OctoberKathakali Ramayana

 

8.00 PM
speaker-1

Ramlila

October 11-15, 2022

Dance Drama Enactment signifying “Victory of Good over Evil”

Ramlila (Rāmlīlā) (literally ‘Rama’s lila or play’) is any dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Rama according to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas. It particularly refers to the thousands of Hindu god Rama-related dramatic plays and dance events that are staged during the annual autumn festival of Navratri in India. After the enactment of the legendary war between Good and Evil, the Ramlila celebrations climax in the Dussehra (Dasara, Vijayadashami) night festivities where the giant grotesque effigies of Evil demon Ravana are burnt, typically with fireworks.

 

Virtual Stage Performances:

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