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Majestic 16th century Redfort in the background.
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The majestic 16th century Redfort in the background has witnessed many such dramas.
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Members of the Ramlila relaxing during their makeup session.
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Rama the protagonist is sitting with folded hands.
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Makeup session of Sita and others in the green room.
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Back on the main stage, the actor playing the role of Hanuman often gets the loudest applause — more than the princes of Ayodhya and the demon king.
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Makeup for the characters.
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In 2015 there was a court order for not having Ramlila outside the Fort due to issue with parking lot allocation.
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A actor laughs while getting ready for this role during Ramlila.
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For the last few years, political honchos too have been participating in the event.
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A Muslim carpenter does his job.
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A glimpse of the Green room
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Mock armours to be used in Ramlila by various characters.
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14 Boys scout has been a part of this event since independence.
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Carpenters involved in art work for the event.
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The actor waiting for his role.
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Well of Death, the motor-drome in which men and women perform stunts on motorcycles and cars.
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A lone man waits for an event of Motorcycles.
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On Dussehra, Bollywood celebrities and political leaders are often invited to light the effigy using a bow and arrow, symbolising Rama’s victory over Ravana.
