On the closing ceremony of ‘Shri Ramleela Utsav’ Bharata Milap 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 Bharata Milap and Rajya Abhishek at Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium.
Children of Different age group are trained under Mahant Shri Jayramdas Ji Vyas from early childhood, to perform in Ramleela Utsav. Audiences got delighted with the performances their body language and dialogue delivery.
Here on concluding day Bharata Milap was staged. Bharata upon his return from his grandmother’s place is appalled to learn of all the events. Even though Kaikeyi had done all this for his benefit, Bharata is angered at the suggestion that he should take Ayodhya’s throne. Denouncing his mother, Bharata proclaims to the city that he would go to the forest to fetch Rama back, and would serve out his term of exile himself.
Although initially resentful and suspicious, the people of Ayodhya hail Bharata’s selfless nature and courageous act. Despite his fervent pleas to return, Rama asserts that he must stay in the forest to keep his father’s word. He orders Bharata to perform his duty as king of Ayodhya, especially important after Dasaratha’s death, and orders Shatrughna to support and serve him.
Returning saddened to the city, Bharata refuses to wear the crown or sit on the throne. Instead, he places the slippers of Rama that he had taken back with him on the throne, and rules Ayodhya assiduously keeping Rama’s beliefs and values in mind. When Rama finally returns, Bharata runs personally to welcome him back.
Bharata is hailed for his devotion to his elder brother and dharma, distinguished from lakshmana as he is left on his own for fourteen years. But he unfailingly denies self-interest throughout this time, ruling the kingdom only in Rama’s name. later, Rajya Abhishek, (crowning of lord Rama) was performed.
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.