The Luv Kush Ramlila, a major Delhi spectacle, is dedicating its 99th year to the Indian Air Force, Army, and Navy, with Operation Sindoor as the main theme. The tribute is inspired by Operation Sindoor.
Popular Luv Kush Ramlila which began on September 22, coinciding with Navratri festival is featuring a salute to the Indian Armed Forces, including a 10-minute AI documentary and dedication of the event to the services, inspired by "Operation Sindoor". Invitation cards, typically showing Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, interestingly this year depict the Army, Air Force, and Navy, with the organizing committee aiming to honor the nation's heroes and their efforts, according to the organisers.
As the curtains raised on these annual spectacle on Monday, it was exciting to witness some of these use even Artificial intelligence (AI).Durga Puja, the annual Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga, spans nine nights and will be observed this year from September 22 to October 3. Backed by a three-storey setup, over one lakh LED lights, and 3D projection and light shows. A 10-minute AI documentary, narrating the Ramayana, is screened before the main Ramlila begins. The event aims to blend traditional festivities with modern technology and patriotic fervor, creating an atmosphere that salutes the armed forces.
The stage that’s constructed is 160ft long and 60ft wide. With 1,25,000 LED lights, this is designed on Gujarat’s famous Somnath Temple. It’s created by more than 500 artists and took almost a month.” Besides this, must catch popular actors playing key parts in this Ramlila.From saluting the Indian Armed Forces – for the success of Operation Sindoor – to paying tribute to Indian cultural heritage, Ramlila committees in Delhi-NCR are trying to promote culture while keeping up with the new-age technology.
As for the essence of tradition, the 102-year-old Shri Dharmic Ram Leela, film and television actors in coming days will bring onscreen charm to Delhi’s stage. “We have actor Vindu Dara Singh play the role of Hanuman. Actors Shahbaz Khan and Shilpa Raizada will play Ravana and Sita, respectively,” informs Ravi Jain, press secretary of the organising committee, adding: “It’s through AI that we will show how Hanuman ji acquires a miniature avatar and later transforms into a huge size after meeting Sita ji in Ashok Vatika. Even yudh scene between Ravana and Jatayu will be created using this technology.”
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