Ramlila is a dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Rama's victory after a ten day battle with the ten headed Demon King Ravana, as described in the Hindu religious epic, the Ramayana. A tradition, the play is staged annually often over ten or more successive nights, during the auspicious period of 'Navratri', which marks the commencement of the Autumn festive period, starting with the Dussehra festival. UNESCO proclaimed the tradition of Ramlila a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005. - Photos by AFP