Ramlila
/ˈrɑːmliːlə/noun
A Hindu folk drama, representing episodes from the Ramayana and commemorating the victory of Rama over Ravana.
- The Ramlila originates in northern India, and is performed during the festival of Dasahra..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From Sanskrit Rāmalīlā (also with vernacular pronunciation Rāmlīlā) from Rāma, the name of the eponymous hero of the Ramayana + līlā play, sport, of unknown origin.