← Ritual Dance-Drama Marathon

The Pandav Lila, also known as Pandav Nritya, is a timeless ritual dance-drama performed in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand as a vivid re-enactment of episodes from the Mahabharata. Typically staged between November and February, these performances led by village amateurs can last anywhere from three days to a full month and are accompanied by folk instruments like the dhol, damau, and bhankore. Though there's no precise attendance figure, the tradition remains deeply rooted in community life and "draws large crowds," often with villagers traveling from neighboring areas just to take part or witness the event.