A video has surfaced on social media showing artists playing Surpanakha, the sister of Ravana, the ten-headed rakshasa king of Lanka, and Lakshmana, brother of Lord Rama, performing on Bollywood songs during a Ramleela event, has gone viral on social media. However, the video has drawn ire from the netizens, who criticised it for allegedly insulting the Hindu culture. "Hindus mock their own religion and culture, then say they want to become a world leader, impossible," one user said. "Our so-called protectors of Hindutva will say nothing about presenting the Ramayana in such a cheap manner. They can't stand to look at their own house, just busy fixing others homes," said another. According to the Indian epic Ramayana, Shurpanakha, a demoness, falls in love with Rama and proposes to him, but he, being committed to his wife Sita, rejects her. She then approaches Lakshmana, who also rejects her. In a fit of anger and jealousy, Shurpanakha transforms into her demonic form and attacks Sita with the intent to kill and eat her. To protect Sita, Lakshmana draws his sword and cuts off Shurpanakha's nose and ears, deforming her as a punishment. Poonam Pandey Dropped From Mandodari’s Role in Ramleela, Announces Luv Kush Ramlila Committee Following Objections From Various Groups.

Video Shows Artists Playing Surpanakha and Lakshmana Performing on ‘Seductive’ Songs During Ramlila Event

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