Recital of Urdu Ramayan heralds Bikaner’s Diwali

Diwali in Bikaner, Rajasthan, features a unique celebration with the recital of an Urdu version of the Ramayan by Maulvi Badshah Shah Hussain Rana Lakhnavi, dating back to 1935. This 12-year-old tradition underscores communal harmony and is highlighted by vivid couplets depicting scenes of the epic, attracting widespread community participation and scholarly attention.

Recital of Urdu Ramayan heralds Bikaner’s Diwali
Diwali in Bikaner, Rajasthan, features a unique celebration with the recital of an Urdu version of the Ramayan by Maulvi Badshah Shah Hussain Rana Lakhnavi, dating back to 1935. This 12-year-old tradition underscores communal harmony and is highlighted by vivid couplets depicting scenes of the epic, attracting widespread community participation and scholarly attention.