Ayodhya. This time the tenth Deepotsav of Ramnagari Ayodhya will witness international cultural presentations. In this ceremony to be organized under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, artists from five countries will stage Ramlila in their traditional style. Performances by artists from South Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Laos and Thailand will be the major attraction of the event. Apart from this, preparations are also being made for the participation of artists from Philippines and Russia.
Cultural diversity will be seen on 12 platforms
During the Deepotsav, about 2500 Indian and foreign artists will showcase their talent on six small, four medium and two big stages i.e. a total of 12 stages. Artists from Assam, Bengal, Uttarakhand, Jammu-Kashmir and Kerala will also present cultural programs based on Ramcharitra and Ramkatha. Due to this, the event will witness a confluence of foreign Ramlila styles with the folk arts of the country.
International identity will expand
Artists from different countries will present the story of Lord Shri Ram in their language, costumes, music and traditional theater style. This will give the audience an opportunity to know the cultural expressions of Ramayana prevalent in different countries.
According to Ashutosh Dwivedi, advisor and special executive officer of Ayodhya International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute, the cultural grandeur of the Deepotsav will increase with the participation of foreign and Indian artists. This is expected to benefit local artists as well as people involved in tourism and business.
Cultural attraction will increase with religious tourism
After the consecration of the Ram temple, Ayodhya's identity has increased as a religious tourist destination as well as a cultural centre. The presentations of International Ramlila in the tenth Deepotsav will provide an opportunity for global acceptance of Ramkatha and bringing the cultural traditions of different countries on one platform.