From Lalapur to Bithoor, UP to bring Ramayana Alive at its Heritage Sites

Lucknow, Oct 23 (UNI) Places that preserve the Ramayana's legacy will become settings for its retelling this Valmiki Jayanti, as Uttar Pradesh prepares cultural programmes across all 75 districts on October 26. From Maharishi Valmiki's taposthali at Lalapur in Chitrakoot to the Valmiki ashrams at Bithoor and Shravasti, the celebrations will bring together sacred sites, local performers and community participation. Hundreds of temples associated with Valmiki, Lord Ram, Hanuman and the Ramayana will host recitals, devotional music and lamp offerings. More than 600 temples participated last year, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said. At Lalapur, the programme will extend…