Ramnagar, located near Varanasi, is most famous for its Ramnagar Fort and the Ramnagar Ramlila.**Ramnagar Fort: This 18th-century red sandstone fort was built by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh in a Mughal architectural style, featuring carved balconies, open courtyards, and picturesque pavilions. It's still the residence of the King of Varanasi (Kashi Naresh), who is highly revered by the local people and considered a cultural and religious patron. A part of the fort is open to the public and houses a museum with a fascinating collection of royal treasures, including vintage cars, antique weapons, royal costumes, and a rare 19th-century astronomical clock that displays not only time but also the year, month, week, day, and astronomical details of planets, moons, and the sun. The fort also contains ancient temples dedicated to Ved Vyasa (the author of the Mahabharata), Durga, Chhinnamastika, and Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman. Its scenic location on the eastern bank of the Ganges makes it a popular spot for film shootings. Ramnagar Ramlila: This annual month-long theatrical enactment of the Ramayana, held under the patronage of the King of Varanasi, is considered one of the oldest and most authentic Ramlilas in the world. It was classified as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2008. The entire town of Ramnagar transforms into a grand stage, with different areas designated as Ayodhya, Janakpuri, Lanka, and Ashok Vatika. The performances are unique as they are conducted without modern amenities like speakers or artificial lights; organizers move with lamps and torches, and characters are transported in human-pulled chariots. The King of Varanasi actively participates, even skipping the Ravana Wadh (killing of Ravana) as a king cannot witness another...
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