Ayodhya’s Ramleela draws large crowds amid Navratri festivities

September 25, 2025 3:11 PM

Ayodhya’s Ramleela draws large crowds amid Navratri festivities

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, has been immersed in devotion as Navratri festivities continue with fervour. Adding to the spiritual atmosphere, the seventh edition of Ramleela is underway, staging episodes from the Ramayan and drawing growing crowds. Actor Rahull Bhuchar, who played the role of Lord Ram, said he was humbled by the response. “I am overwhelmed. I feel 18–20 crore people would have watched Ramleela from their homes on television,” he said. Bhuchar also extended a warm ...

PM Modi witnesses Ramayana performance in Brazil, applauds cultural impact

November 20, 2024 9:48 AM

PM Modi witnesses Ramayana performance in Brazil, applauds cultural impact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a presentation of the Ramayana in Brazil on Tuesday and expressed his appreciation for the performance. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Met Jonas Masetti and his team. I had mentioned him during one of the #MannKiBaat programmes for his passion towards Vedanta and the Gita.” Commending the performance, PM Modi said, “His team presented glimpses of the Ramayana in Sanskrit. It is commendable how Indian culture is making a...

‘Ramayan Resonance’ art exhibition inaugurated in Kathmandu

September 24, 2024 9:56 AM

‘Ramayan Resonance’ art exhibition inaugurated in Kathmandu

An art exhibition themed around the Ramayan was inaugurated by the Minister of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, and the Ambassador of India to Nepal, Navin Shrivastava. The Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Narad Mani Hartamchhali, and DDG of ICCR, Anju Ranjan, also graced the event alongside renowned Nepali artists and art enthusiasts. The exhibition, ‘Ramayan Resonance: Celebrating a Shared Heritage,’ curated by Gargi Seth, is presented in co...

Deepika Chikhlia attends the 14th-anniversary celebrations of Janajati Kalyan Ashram

April 7, 2024 12:01 AM

Deepika Chikhlia attends the 14th-anniversary celebrations of Janajati Kalyan Ashram

Dipika Chikhlia, a renowned TV series actress in India who gained fame from Ramanand-produced serial Ramayan graced the 14th anniversary celebrations of Janajati Kalyan Ashram in Kathmandu today. With the recent consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Sita famed actress, known for her timeless role in the epic saga, was warmly welcomed in Nepal amidst much anticipation and fanfare. The celebration was attended by renowned people from the society and the cultural program highlighted Nepal's bond ...