International RAMAYAN | Maharastra Tourism | Performance by India, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia

0:00 Opening Ceremony & Dignitary Welcome 1:15 Address by Smt. Valsa Nair Singh 2:40 Address by Shri Jaykumar Rawal 3:35 Address by CM Devendra Fadnavis 5:05 Introduction to the Ramayan Festival 6:00 Cultural Connection: India & Cambodia 9:35 Performance Begins: Ganesh Vandana 10:30 The Tale of Ravana: Power & Ambition 12:00 Narration: The Divine Incarnation of Lord Ram 14:20 Education & Training of the Four Princes 17:00 Invitation to Janakpur (Sita Swayamvar) 18:15 Ravana’s Entry & Pride at the Swayamvar 21:35 Lord Ram Breaks the Bow (Dhanush Bhang) 24:35 Kaikeyi's Two Boons & Dashrath's Grief 26:35 Exile to the Forest (Panchavati) 26:50 The Shurpanakha Encounter 28:15 Lakshman Punishes Shurpanakha 31:40 Maricha as the Golden Deer 33:50 Kidnapping of Sita by Ravana 35:45 Lord Ram’s Lament & Search for Sita 37:20 Hanuman Meets Sita in Ashok Vatika 38:45 Hanuman’s Confrontation with Ravana 41:45 The Burning of Lanka (Lanka Dahan) 43:00 The Great Battle of Lanka 50:30 Conclusion & Final Group Performance Ramayan performed live by 4 countries, each bring their own unique style and storytelling. Witness a grand cultural spectacle from the International Ramayana Festival, organized by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). This video captures the inaugural ceremony and a series of diverse cultural performances that bring the epic Ramayana to life through the traditions of different nations. The festival features renowned artists and troupes from across Asia, each presenting their unique interpretation of the Ramayana: India: Ganesha Natyalaya (Delhi) – Led by the renowned Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan, they open the cultural segment with a powerful performance blending traditional Bharatnatyam with the narrative of Rama. Philippines: Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG) – This acclaimed group presents "Sita: The Ramayana Revisited," weaving Filipino folklore and indigenous dance into the epic. Cambodia: The Royal Ballet of Cambodia – Known for its graceful and stylized movements, this troupe brings the ancient Khmer version of the Ramayana (Reamker) to the stage. Indonesia: Suryo Purmono Troupe – A vibrant presentation featuring the distinct Javanese/Balinese style of dance-drama, characterized by intricate costumes and expressive storytelling. Experience how the universal values of the Ramayana—truth, loyalty, and righteousness—transcend borders and languages in this magnificent international showcase. ‪@ChawlaRajat‬ #ramayan #ram