Ramlila Maidan

Ramlila Maidan
A scene from annual Ramlila at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi, 2012
Full nameRamlila Maidan New Delhi
AddressNear New Delhi Railway Station and Delhi Gate
New Delhi, Delhi
India
LocationBetween New Delhi Railway Station & Delhi Gate
Coordinates28°38′31″N 77°13′51″E / 28.641892°N 77.230698°E / 28.641892; 77.230698
Elevation209 m (686 ft)
Public transit
Parking
  • Yes
  • May be or not
TypeMultipurpose Ground
CapacityApproximately 25000 to 30000
Field shapeSquare
Acreage10 acres (0.040 km2)
Surface
Current use
  • Annual Ramlila Programme
  • It is used for religious festivals, major political rallies and meetings, and entertainment events
Construction
Built1883 (1883)
Rebuilt1930 (1930)
Years active1930–present

Ramlila Maidan is a large ground located in New Delhi, India, traditionally used for staging the annual Ramlila. It is used for religious festivals, major political rallies and meetings, and entertainment events. It is located near New Delhi Railway Station and Delhi Gate.