PRAYAGRAJ: At the Ramleela stage of Shri Ramleela Committee, Tulsi Park, Baghambari, a magnificent scene was enacted where King Dasharatha, along with sages and saints, sets out with his four sons—Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna—for Janakpur to solemnize their marriages.
As the wedding procession begins, a melodious musical presentation fills the air with the song “Aayi Re Baraat Janak Ji Ke Dware” (The wedding procession has arrived at King Janak’s doors). Eager eyes look forward to the arrival of the grand procession, while King Janak, with his queen and citizens, showers flowers in joyous welcome.
When the wedding party reaches Janakpur, everyone gazes in admiration at Lord Ram and his brothers, unable to take their eyes off them. Traditional rituals follow—a tilak is applied, their feet are ceremonially washed, and aarti is performed.
King Janak, together with his queen, personally escorts each of the four brothers to the wedding pavilion and offers them seats of honor.
At this moment, Shatananda suggests to King Janak that he invite Princess Sita to the pavilion. Immediately after, a soulful musical rendition—“Gao Ri Prabhu Mangal Gao Ri” (Sing, O Sing the auspicious songs of the Lord)—is performed.
The wedding rituals begin with grandeur. Princess Sita, along with the other royal brides, places the wedding garlands around the four brothers.
As the garland ceremony is staged, the audience resonates with loud chants of “Siyavar Ramchandra Ki Jai” and “Jai Shri Ram, Jai-Jai Shri Ram”, accompanied by thunderous applause.
In the background, another devotional song, “Siya Raghubar Sang Varan Lagi” (Sita weds Raghubar with joy), enhances the spiritual atmosphere.
On one side, King Dasharatha showers flowers with his royal procession, while on the other side, King Jana, with his queen and citizens, also showers blossoms upon the newlyweds.
Following sacred traditions, the four brothers perform the ritual of seven circumambulations (saat phere) around the holy fire.
Then the scene shifts—suddenly, darkness covers the stage for two minutes. After this pause, a spectacular laser show begins in King Janak’s court. Rising smoke and vibrant effects delight the spectators, who express their joy with amazement.
As the ceremony proceeds, before Sita’s farewell (bidaai), both kings—Dasharatha and Janak—embrace each other warmly.
The four brothers and their brides bow down to touch the feet of both kings, displaying reverence. The emotional moment of Sita’s departure deeply moves the audience.
Finally, a poignant musical presentation, “Janakpuri Ke Nari Bata Da Babula” (O women of Janakpur, tell me of my beloved father,r) is performed, capturing the sorrowful yet graceful essence of the bidaai ceremony.
The scene leaves spectators emotionally touched, blending devotion, culture, and drama into a mesmerizing experience.
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