As soon as Shardiya Navratri begins, preparations for Ramlila also intensify in many grounds of Delhi. As the evening approaches, characters from Ramayana start appearing on the stage and the whole atmosphere becomes devotional with the story of Lord Ram. This year, the Ramlila series will start from 11th October and Dussehra will be celebrated on 20th October 2026. On this day, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad will be burnt to symbolize the victory of good over evil.
Ramlila is not just a staging, but an old tradition of spreading the story of Lord Ram's life and his ideals to the people. In this, events from Ram's exile to Sita's abduction, Lanka war and Ravana's killing are shown. Its glimpse can be seen in many different ways in Delhi. Luv-Kush Ramlila of Red Fort grounds, Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, Ramlila Ground of Asaf Ali Road, Dwarka Sector-10, Broadway Ramlila of Pitampura and Punjabi Bagh are prominent places.
Where to see grand Ram Leela in Delhi?
As soon as the stage of Ramlila is decorated in the grounds of the Red Fort, the entire area appears in a different color. Luv-Kush Ramlila held here is included in the big events of Delhi. Its specialties are high stage, lighting, modern technology and magnificent decoration. Film and TV actors have also been seen many times in this Ramlila. This year it is being organized from 11th to 21st October. Ravana Dahan will be performed on the day of Dussehra on October 20, to see which a large number of people are expected to arrive. For this reason, there will be special security arrangements in the area on that day.
Dwarka Sector-10
As soon as we reach Dwarka Sector-10, most of the attention goes to the huge statues made here. Big effigies of Ravana are a special attraction in the Ramlila of this place. In 2024, a 211 feet high effigy of Ravana was prepared here, which was said to be the tallest Ravana effigy of India. Last year, Ramlila was organized here from 22 September to 2 October. However, the dates of the 2026 program have not been revealed yet, so before going, please get information about it from Dwarka Shri Ramlila Society.
Where does Ramlila take place in Pitampura?
If you live in North or West Delhi and do not want to go very far to see Ramlila, then the option of Pitampura can be good for you. Broadway Ramlila is organized here by Aryan Heritage Foundation. Its style is slightly different from the traditional Ramlila, because it is presented like a theater show instead of being staged in an open field. This year, this Ramlila is reported to be held from 14th to 19th October.
Red Fort Ground
As soon as you reach the Red Fort ground, you get a glimpse of the tradition of Old Delhi in the Ramlila of Shri Dharmik Leela Committee. This Ramlila started in 1924 and since then its story is progressing from generation to generation. This means that more than 100 years have passed since this happened in Delhi. Here the emphasis is on presenting Ram Katha in a traditional manner instead of a hi-tech stage and more glamour.
Mandi House
If you want to experience something different instead of the traditional Ramlila held in the open ground, then Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra of Mandi House can be special for you. Here Ramkatha is presented on the stage not like Ramlila, but through a spectacular dance-drama. In this, a beautiful combination of Bharatnatyam, Kalaripayattu, Mayurbhanj Chhau and folk arts of North India can be seen.
In this staging of about two and a half hours, the story from the birth of Lord Ram to his coronation is shown through dance and acting. The special thing is that its celebration continues even after Dussehra and can be seen till 1st November.