The history of Ramlila of Ghazipur is more than 450 years old.
Ramlila of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh has a history of more than 450 years. People come from far and wide to witness this Ramleela. This time the Ramlila is starting from September 28, which will last till October 15. This is a very interesting story about Ramlila. During the British rule, there was a situation once that Ramlila was going to start on the day of Muharram itself. The order given by the British officer in such a situation is still debated today.
There is a record in the Ghazipur Gazetteer of 1868, when Muharram and Ramlila fell on the same date. On one hand, the people of the Muslim community were preparing to celebrate Muharram. At the same time, there was great excitement in the city over Ramlila. But British officials feared that a frenzy would break out.
The British Collector ordered
In such a situation, the then British Collector Munwar took a decision to maintain peace in the city. When the dates of Ramlila and Muharram fell on the same day, the Collector issued an order that Muharram Tazia would not be taken on the same route where Ramlila would take place. This order is still in force in Ghazipur.
The history of Ramlila is more than 450 years old
This 450-year-old Ramlila is said to have been started simultaneously in Chitrakoot, Ramnagar and Ghazipur by Meghabhagat, an associate of Tulsidas. This Ramleela is also called Chalman Ramleela. This Ramlila of Gazipur will start from September 28 and will last for about 15 days. Around 10 effigies are also made in this Ramlila of Ghazipur, which are burnt on different days according to their characters.
In this Ramlila of Ghazipur, 10 effigies are made, which are burnt on different dates according to the characters. This Ramlila starts from the birth of Lord Rama and continues till the death of Ravana. Meanwhile, different events of Ramlila take place in different places. This is why Ramlila of Gazipur is called Chalman Ramlila. A 60-foot Ravana burns in the plains of Lanka. Apart from this, Khar-Dushan, Kumbhakaran, Jatayu Kachap, Kagdo and other effigies are also burnt. These figurines are being made by Chhote Lal Prajapati.
Ramlila will start from September 28
This time Ramlila will start from September 28. Its first stage – Ramjanam which will be held at Harishankar Mohalla Ram Chabutare. A Shree Ram Kewat Samvad has been organized on October 3 at Pahad Thakar Pokhre. Bharat will arrive at Bhardwaj Ashram on October 5, Jayant Netra Bhang Mata Anusuya Samvad will be held in King Shambhunath’s garden on October 6.
Surpanala nose cutting, Khar Dushan Vadh and Sita Haran will be organized on October 8 in Lanka Maidan. Bal Sugriva Vihat will be organized on 10th October. On October 12, the Ram Ravana war will take place. Returning to Ayodhya on 14th October will be planned on 19th October on Ram Chabootra.
