Ramlila performance draws a large crowd in Prayagraj

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A Ramlila folk theatre performance takes place at night on a decorated open-air stage in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The illuminated stage features traditional decorative patterns and a banner reading “सीताजी प्रवेश” (Sitaji Pravesh), indicating Sita’s entrance in the scene. Performers appear in traditional costumes representing characters from the Ramayana, including figures dressed as royal or ascetic characters. A large crowd gathers along the nearby street, watching the nighttime performance under colorful fluorescent lighting.