New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said that Ramlilas are not merely religious festivals but also a cultural and social medium that inspires the society with values of dignity, discipline and service, as she performed Bhoomi Pujan ceremonies for three Ramlilas in the capital.
With preparations in full swing, the chief minister attended the foundation ceremonies of two Ramlilas at the Red Fort grounds — Shri Dharmik Leela Committee (Bagichi Madhavdas) and the Luv-Kush Ramlila Committee — and that of Shri Ram-Lakhan Dharmik Sabha in Pitampura.
Gupta reaffirmed that the Delhi government is fully committed to enriching the capital’s cultural life and preserving its traditions.
The Chief Minister added that the Delhi government has introduced a single-window system for timely and hassle-free permissions to Ramleela organisers. “Ramleelas embody timeless lessons for society and reflect Delhi’s cultural identity. The government remains committed to ensuring that neither organisers nor devotees face any inconvenience,” she said.
Gupta further remarked that such celebrations spiritually and culturally unite society, allowing lakhs of devotees to connect with the ideals of Lord Ram. Later in the day, CM Gupta joined thousands of Jain devotees at the Red Fort Grounds for the inaugural Daslakshan Festival in Delhi. She bowed before the revered Gurudev and prayed for the well-being of the Also Read – CM joins Onam celebrations people of the capital.
She also attended the Daslakshan Mahaparv at the Digambar Jain Temple in Shalimar Bagh. Praising the significance of the event, she said, “The Daslakshan Festival is a remarkable celebration of the Jain community, reviving the traditions of penance, renunciation, self-restraint, and resolve. If people adopt even a little restraint and control over their senses in daily life, many social and personal problems would naturally come to an end.”
Highlighting the relevance of faith, she stressed, “Religion is the true guide that makes a person a real human being. It protects creation, and the wisdom of spiritual leaders safeguards generations from straying into unrighteousness.” Thanking the Jain community for their contributions, Gupta said the festival is not limited to one community but serves as an ideal for society.
“The message of religion, of renunciation, penance, and self-restraint, will inspire today’s youth towards self-discipline, peace, and nation-building,” she noted. The Chief Minister received blessings from Jain spiritual leaders and invited them to return for the upcoming Panchkalyanak Mahotsav.
