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.