Oxford India Society stages free Rāmāyaṇa play for Diwali

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

The Oxford India Society is hosting a free stage play based on the ancient Indian epic Rāmāyaṇa at St John's College, Oxford, on Saturday, November 7, to celebrate Diwali. The play will be performed in Hindi with English surtitles, with performances at 11.30am and 5.30pm in the Garden Quad Auditorium. Entry is free and open to all.

The production follows the exiled prince Rāma, who is helped by Hanumān to rescue Sītā from the king of Laṅkā, Rāvaṇa. In doing so, he discovers the path of dharma and begins to uncover the powers he forgot as a child. A spokesperson for the Oxford India Society said: 'Everyone in Oxford is cordially invited to come and witness the play and celebrate Diwali with us.'

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• Oxford India Society to stage free Rāmāyaṇa play for DiwaliTitled Rāmāyaṇa, the play will be performed in Hindi with English surtitles at St John’s College, Oxford.Oxford Mail · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford India Society to stage free Rāmāyaṇa play for DiwaliTitled Rāmāyaṇa, the play will be performed in Hindi with English surtitles at St John’s College, Oxford.Oxfordshire Guardian · 31 Oct, 05:00

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