Sat Sep 07 06:01:32 UTC 2024: – In Ramnagar, the world famous Ramleela festival began with the second Ganesh puja on Friday.
– The official start of the festival was marked with the puja ceremony at Ramnagar Chowk.
– The tradition of starting the festival with Ganesh puja has been ongoing for years, wishing for the success of the play.
– The puja began with the worship of Lord Ganesha, followed by the worship of the Ramcharitmanas, Hanuman’s mask, and crown.
– Representatives of the Kashi royal family were present during the puja as sponsors.
– The event also marked the beginning of rehearsals for the main and supporting characters of the play.
– The next event will involve recitation of the balakand couplets from the Ramayana by the Ramayani group.
– Preparation for the festival involved creating a solid idol of Lord Ganesha made of cloth, wood, and cotton within three hours.
– The idol was surrounded by red cloth at the designated spot in the chowk.