Introduction: The Field of Ramlila

Figure 8.

Gods and goddesses seated on the Ramlila field in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh, 27 September 2017 (from left to right, Parvati, Shiva, Ganesh, Kali, and Ram). Ganesh and Kali have papier mache masks, created by artists decades ago, which are carefully preserved and repainted each year. (Photo by the author)