Technology, Celebrities To Draw Crowds At Delhi Ramlilas

Terming the use of remote controls to burn the effigies as passe, he said sensors will do the job.

"There are sensors placed in the effigies as well as the arrows of Ram. When the two come in contact, the effigies will light on their own," he said.

He added that the three effigies have been covered in special paint that will shine under lights, thereby presenting a visual delight to onlookers.

One of the oldest Ramlilas in Delhi - Subhash Maidan's Shri Dharmik Leela Committee which has dignitaries like the president and prime minister on its guest list - plans to keep the celebrations "traditional" with "limited use of technology".

"We use minimal special effects and concentrate more on the performance of our characters - their acting and dancing skills and the costumes," Amrish Gupta of the committee said.

"This year, we have focused on costumes, especially those that look more colourful and extravagant," Gupta said, adding that in keeping with the times, some stunts and gimmicks have been included.

"The scene showing Lord Hanuman getting the Sanjeevani booti has been choreographed mid-air using cranes and cables," he said.

Besides, there will be gastronomical delights, like the famed Delhi street food, to draw the crowds at all Ramlilas.

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