Golden Lanka Goes Up in Flames as ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Chants Echo Across Red Fort Grounds

New Delhi: The skies above the Red Fort grounds came alive with a spectacular display of devotion and theatrical grandeur on Friday evening as the Lav Kush Ramlila witnessed a breathtaking aerial entry by Lord Hanuman carrying Lord Ram and Lakshman on his shoulders at a height of approximately 250 feet. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the extraordinary spectacle, while chants of “Jai Shri Ram” reverberated across the venue as the golden Lanka was engulfed in flames.

Arjun Kumar, president of the internationally renowned Lav Kush Ramlila Committee, said the grand aerial entry of Hanuman was staged with the assistance of massive cranes. The sight of Lord Ram and Lakshman seated on Hanuman’s shoulders left the audience spellbound, with devotees capturing the moment on their mobile phones.

The excitement reached its peak when Hanuman set the golden Lanka ablaze. The dramatic depiction of Lanka Dahan, accompanied by thunderous chants of “Jai Shri Ram”, created a deeply devotional atmosphere across the grounds. The spectacular sequence emerged as one of the major highlights of the evening.

Which Major Episodes of the Ramayana Were Staged?

The Ramlila stage brought several important episodes from the Ramayana to life, including the meeting between Lord Ram and Mata Shabari, the friendship between Ram and Sugriva, the killing of Bali, the search for Sita, Hanuman’s encounter with Lankini, the dialogue between Ravana and Sita, the killing of Akshay Kumar, the exchange between Ravana and Hanuman, and the burning of Lanka.

The performers’ acting, engaging dialogues and elaborate stage arrangements helped immerse the audience in the epic’s legendary events. The combination of dramatic presentation and religious devotion kept spectators engaged throughout the performance.

Dignitaries Attend the Grand Ramlila Celebration

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal visited the venue to witness the Ramlila and seek the blessings of Lord Ram.

Committee general secretary Subhash Goyal said the visiting dignitaries were honoured with mementoes by the organisers. The event also highlighted efforts to preserve and promote India’s religious and cultural traditions through large-scale public celebrations.

Other committee office-bearers and prominent attendees included Pawan Gupta, Satyabhushan Jain, Akhil Singhal, Brijmohan Goyal, Ankur Goyal, Gaurav Suri, Praveen Goyal and Sandeep Bhutani.

The evening’s grand spectacle, devotional chants and dramatic portrayal of Lanka Dahan turned the Red Fort grounds into a vibrant centre of religious fervour, attracting thousands of devotees eager to witness the celebrated episode of the Ramayana.