As we know, all traditions are subject to change on the basis of funding. Hence, this year, Agra’s oldest Ramlila considered some changes. They tied up with ISCKON, in order to provide an 18-foot tableau for their Shobha Yatra. And since humans must match the art-direction, only very good looking actors from Mathura and Vrindavan were to pose as Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Ravan.

Illustrations/Uday Mohite