{
  "id": 15713444,
  "title": "230 years, 3km radius, 20,000 spectators a day: Inside Varanasi’s living Ramayana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/230-years-3km-radius-20-000-spectators-a-day-inside-varanasis-living",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T05:33:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/230-years-3km-radius-20000-spectators-a-day-inside-varanasis-living-ramayana/articleshow/135061703.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ramnagar Ramlila has been performed for over 200 years, attracting thousands of active participants and spectators yearly. The unique event transforms the town of Ramnagar into significant locations from the Ramayana epic. Participants play various roles, contributing to the immersive experience based on divine narratives. The performances emphasize cultural heritage, engaging the local community…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}