On the closing ceremony of 'Shri Ramleela Utsav' Ravan Vadh and Rajya abhishek was staged.
The programme organised by Madhya Pradesh Culture Department, the Shri Ramleela Utsav showcased different episodes from the epic Ramayana. Here on Monday, the audiences were enthralled to watch Ravan Vadh and Rajya Abhishek at Ravindra Bhavan open air auditorium.
Proceeding with the various episodes of Ramayana, the Ram leela concluded with staging the various episodes. The event began with staging the laxman shakti, Meghnath Vadh, Ravan Vadh and later, Rajya Abhishek, (crowning of lord Rama) was performed.
The captivating staging remained of Ravan Vadh and Rajya Abhishek of lord Ram. The luv Kush Ram leela Mandali created an extravagant atmosphere for the audience on stage. With beautiful audio video effects all the episodes were made lively and attractive.
As the performance was held, the artists showcased each episode with grace and elegancy. With the help of Hanuman and laxman Ram killed Ravan and took Sita back to Ayodhya. Having received Hanuman's report on Sita, Rama and lakshmana proceed with their allies towards the shore of the southern sea. There they are joined by Ravana's renegade brother Vibhishana. The monkeys named Nala and Nila construct a floating bridge known as Rama Setu across the ocean, and the princes and their army cross over to lanka. A lengthy battle ensues and Rama kills Ravana. Rama then installs Vibhishana on the throne of lanka.
later, Ram along with Sita and laxman returns to Ayodhya. It was a time of festivity all over as Ram returns to his kingdom.
The highly decorated stage, wonderful costumes, attracting props and moreover wondrous presentation was all about the grand closure of Shri Ramleela Utsav. The audiences were mesmerised as they witnessed Ramayana in seven episodes live on stage.