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163-Year-Old Ramlila Tradition In Gorakhpur Draws Thousands Of Devotees; Raghav-Shakti Milan Adds Unique Charm

Started in 1862, the Birdghat Ramlila enacts Ramayana episodes with Ayodhya artists, supported by Rammlila Committee and Sarafa Manda, preserving heritage.

Gorakhpur: The 163-year-old Ramlila organised by the Birdghat Committee in Gorakhpur draws thousands of people from the city and surrounding villages every year. The Ramlila here begins two days before Navratri at the historic Ramlila Maidan, locals say.

Established in 1862 by Purushottam Das, Gulabchand, Lakhan Chand, and Babu Jagannath Agarwal, it has grown into one of the region's most anticipated events. Artists, primarily Brahmins from Ayodhya, enact the life of Lord Ram, from his birth and

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