October 1, 2025: Vijayadashami & RBI Unclaimed Deposit Drive

 Vijayadashami 2025: Dussehra’s Victory in Finance & Payments

The Citizen Advocate Summary: Declaring April 11 as Safe ePay Day

Proposing April 11 as Safe ePay Day to mark UPI’s pilot launch on April 11, 2016, by NPCI with 21 banks, initiated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan in Mumbai. This initiative celebrates UPI’s seamless integration of banking and merchant payments.

April 11 – Declare ‘Safe ePay Day’,

Yes, April 11 is vacant in the UN Observance Day

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Dussehra 2025 – Vijayadashami’s Message & RBI Claim Window

“October 1, 2025 marks Vijayadashami (Dussehra) and the RBI’s new scheme for inoperative accounts & unclaimed deposits. The race to reclaim has begun.”

 

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🔥 October 1, 2025 – Vijayadashami / Dussehra

Triumph of Good over Evil, Knowledge over Ignorance, Security over Chaos

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🪔 Part 1 — Introduction: Vijayadashami & RBI’s New Beginning

October 1, 2025 is no ordinary date. It carries the fragrance of incense, the glow of diyas, and the thunder of fireworks. Across India, millions gather to mark Vijayadashami (Dusshera) — the day when good triumphs over evil, knowledge defeats ignorance, and light overcomes darkness. Ramlila stages come alive, Ravana’s effigies blaze into ash 🔥, and in Bengal, the idols of Maa Durga are immersed with both tears and chants.

But this year, the festival of victory carries a second, quieter significance — one that begins not in temples or fields, but in the very heart of India’s financial system. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has chosen this very day to launch a nationwide initiative:

👉 The Scheme for Facilitating Accelerated Payout of Inoperative Accounts and Unclaimed Deposits (Oct 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2026).

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🎯 Why Today Matters Double

On one side, families celebrate Rama’s triumph over Ravana 🏹 and Durga’s victory over Mahishasura 🪔.
On the other, citizens are now empowered to reclaim forgotten money lying in banks — in accounts long inactive, or deposits left untouched.

It is as if the symbolism of Dusshera — burning away deception and restoring justice — has been mirrored in the financial world. The RBI is saying: let no rightful wealth remain trapped in shadows; let it return to its true owners.

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🏁 The Race Has Begun - Linking Vijayadashami to Safe Digital Finance

Dusshera is often seen as a moment of climax — the decisive arrow that sets Ravana aflame, the final stroke of Durga that fells the demon. But it is also a beginning — of new harvests, new learnings, new journeys.

The RBI’s scheme embraces this same duality. With the press release on September 27, and its official start today, it has opened a one-year window for banks and depositors to act. From October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, the call is clear:

⚡ “The race has begun — not of arrows, but of awareness; not to slay demons, but to reclaim what is rightfully yours.”

This race is not against others, but against time. Just as Ravana’s effigy burns swiftly, so too must citizens act swiftly to file claims, reactivate accounts, and ensure that unclaimed wealth returns home.

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📜 Part 2 — The RBI Scheme Explained Simply - Why secure digital payments are today’s victory over fraud

Not all victories come from battlefields — some are won in the quiet balance sheets of banks, in the dusty ledgers of forgotten accounts, in the sighs of families who never knew a deposit was waiting for them.

That is the space the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped into with its new initiative.

Launched on October 1, 2025, and valid till September 30, 2026, this scheme is designed to make it faster, easier, and more rewarding for customers (or their legal heirs) to reclaim money lying idle in banks.

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💡 What is an Inoperative Account?

• A bank account that has no customer-initiated transaction for 2 years or more.
• Such accounts are still valid, but they lie dormant, vulnerable to being forgotten.

💡 What is an Unclaimed Deposit?

• Fixed deposits, savings accounts, recurring deposits, or other balances that have been untouched for 10 years or more.
• Banks transfer these funds to the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund managed by the RBI.
• But importantly, depositors or their heirs can still claim this money back.

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🎯 Why Did RBI Launch This Scheme?

• Customer protection: To ensure rightful owners do not lose access to their money.
• Awareness drive: Many citizens are unaware that such funds even exist.
• Simplification: Standardized, accelerated process across banks.
• Encouragement: By offering payout incentives (a percentage of the unclaimed amount) when claims are settled.

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📊 Table 1: Scheme at a Glance

Type of Deposit / Account	Condition	Accelerated Payout %*	Claim Window
Savings / Current A/c 🏦	Inoperative > 2 yrs	5% of balance	Oct 2025 – Sept 2026
Term / Fixed Deposit 📑	Unclaimed > 10 yrs	7.5% of deposit	Oct 2025 – Sept 2026
Recurring Deposit 💰	Unclaimed > 10 yrs	7.5% of deposit	Oct 2025 – Sept 2026
Other eligible deposits 🪙	Per RBI list	5–7.5%	Oct 2025 – Sept 2026

*The payout % is an additional incentive, over and above the original principal + accrued interest (where applicable), to encourage claimants to act within the scheme year.

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🪔 Why Today’s Launch is Symbolic

Just as Vijayadashami declares a decisive victory, the RBI has declared war against inertia, neglect, and financial unawareness. Deposits once lost in the fog are being brought into the light.

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🏹 Part 3 — Parallels with Dusshera: Victory in Myth, Victory in Money

Festivals are not just rituals — they are anchors that help us interpret today’s challenges through the lens of timeless stories. Vijayadashami is one such anchor.

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🔥 Ravana’s Ten Heads ↔ Forgotten Deposits

Each unclaimed deposit is like a “head of Ravana” — waiting to be struck down by awareness and action.

🪔 Durga’s Victory ↔ Citizens Empowered

Citizens reclaiming deposits is an act of empowerment — a victory over neglect, ignorance, and bureaucracy.

📚 Vidyarambham ↔ Financial Literacy

Learning how to check, claim, and protect deposits is the new Vidyarambham.

🌿 Shami Leaves ↔ Shared Prosperity

When unclaimed deposits return to rightful owners, it is like exchanging prosperity — wealth is renewed and shared.

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📊 Table 2: Mythic Parallels & Financial Symbols

Festival Symbol	Mythic Meaning	Modern Financial Parallel
Ravana’s heads 🔥	Arrogance, deceit	Forgotten, scattered deposits
Durga vs Mahishasura 🪔	Triumph of Shakti	Citizens reclaiming wealth
Vidyarambham 📚	Beginning of learning	Financial & digital literacy
Shami/Apta leaves 🌿	Gold, prosperity	Wealth returned to families
Burning effigies 🎆	End of evil	End of financial neglect

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🏦 Part 4 — How Citizens Can Act: Step-by-Step Guide

Here is a simple step-by-step process to reclaim your rightful money 👇

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📊 Table 3: Citizen’s Roadmap to Claim

Step	Action	Tools / Documents	Result
1️⃣ Identify	Check old accounts, FDs	Passbooks, FD receipts	Shortlist possible claims
2️⃣ Search	Use RBI’s UDGAM portal	PAN / Voter ID / Mobile	Confirm unclaimed deposits
3️⃣ Approach	Visit branch of account	Claim form	Bank initiates process
4️⃣ Submit	Provide KYC & proof	Aadhaar, PAN, receipts, heirship docs	Bank validates
5️⃣ Receive	Get payout	Bank transfer	Balance + 5–7.5% incentive

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Each account revived, each deposit reclaimed is one more arrow that strikes at the Ravana of forgetfulness. 🏹🔥

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💳 Part 5 — Safe ePay Day Connection: The Larger Vision

Vijayadashami is not only about ending one battle; it is about setting the tone for the future.

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📊 Table 4: Vijayadashami Themes ↔ Safe ePay Parallels

Vijayadashami Theme	Symbolism	Safe ePay Parallel
Rama’s arrow 🎯	Truth strikes deceit	Fraud-free payments
Durga’s trident 🪔	Power defeats arrogance	Awareness defeats scams
Ravana’s effigy 🔥	End of evil	End of online fraud
Shami leaves 🌿	Shared prosperity	Inclusive financial safety
Vidyarambham 📚	New beginnings	Digital literacy & vigilance

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On April 11, when we imagine Safe ePay Day, we are essentially carrying forward the spirit of Vijayadashami into the digital age.

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✨ Part 6 — Closing Reflections

Every festival is a mirror. It reflects not only the past but also the responsibilities of the present.

🌸 This Vijayadashami, let us not only watch the fireworks in the sky, but also light the lamps of awareness in our financial lives. Let us celebrate not only with rituals but with action — reclaiming deposits, securing payments, and ensuring that every family stands victorious.

Because the true joy is not just in watching effigies burn, but in knowing that fraud, neglect, and insecurity cannot survive where awareness thrives.

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📜 Disclaimer

This article is for informational and awareness purposes only, based on publicly available RBI guidelines and cultural references. Readers are advised to consult their respective banks or RBI’s official website for complete and updated details before taking any financial action.

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🌿💳🧠🌍Appeal  for Safe ePay Day 🌟

 

## Call to Action 

I urge governments, financial institutions, businesses, and communities worldwide to join hands in declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.

Let’s celebrate UPI’s milestone by making **Safe ePay Day** a global movement for secure, innovative fintech.

Together, we can build a future where financial access is universal, and every e-payment is safe—starting with **Safe ePay Day** in 2026.

 

No Vada Pav, not even one bite,
Till SafeePay Day takes off in flight.
Quirky vow with a Mumbai flair—
Announce the date, and I’ll be there!

 

📌 References

1.    Nayakanti, P. (2025, September 7). September 07 — National Buy a Book Day and April 11 — Safe ePay Day: Building Trust, One Page and One Payment at a Time. Medium.
Retrieved from https://medium.com/@nshantin/september-07-national-buy-a-book-day-and-april-11-safe-epay-day-building-trust-one-80483f34d7e7

2.   Nayakanti, P. (2025, August 13). 218th Lalbagh Flower Show via RV Road Interchange! Innovation in Banking.
Retrieved from https://innovationinbanking.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-13-metro-rides-blooms-218th.html

Prashant Nayakanti. (n.d.). LinkedIn profile. Retrieved September 2025, from
https://in.linkedin.com/in/prashantnayakanti

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Dussehra 2025: Delhi Ramlila Itineraries via Metro & NaMo Trains (RRTS)

   

🪔 Dussehra 2025: Experiencing Delhi NCR’s Ramlila’s via Metro & NaMo Trains (RRTS)

(Intertwined with the Joy of Safe ePayments – April 11, Safe ePay Day, Proposed)

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🌸 Section 1: A Tale of Two Cities & the Story of Ramlila

Living in Bangalore, Dussehra always brings Mysuru to mind. The Mysuru Dasara is legendary — elephants carrying the golden howdah, the Mysuru Palace illuminated with over one lakh lights, and jubilant crowds lining the streets. For Karnataka, this festival is not just about tradition; it’s a declaration of cultural pride and identity.

Yet, just as Mysuru has its grandeur, Delhi NCR has its Ramlilas. Here, the focus shifts from royal processions to dramatic storytelling. Makeshift stages in open grounds become theatres for the Ramayana, where the battles of Rama and Ravana are enacted with music, dance, and pyrotechnics. If Mysuru’s Dasara is regal pageantry, Delhi’s Ramlilas are people’s theatre — vibrant, participatory, and rooted in community spirit.

🌿 The Origins of Ramlila

Ramlila, which literally means “the play of Rama,” has been performed for centuries in different forms across India. It is believed that Goswami Tulsidas, the poet-saint of the 16th century, gave shape to the earliest organized Ramlilas in Varanasi after composing the Ramcharitmanas. Since then, the practice has spread far and wide, adapting to the cultural pulse of each region.

• In North India, Ramlilas often culminate with the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigy on Dussehra night — a ritual that has come to represent the victory of truth over falsehood.
• In smaller towns, the performances can stretch across all ten days of Navaratri, with each evening focusing on a different episode from the Ramayana.
• In modern cities like Delhi, Ramlilas are a blend of tradition and spectacle: live actors supported by LED screens, elaborate sound systems, and firework finales that draw crowds in the lakhs.

🎭 Delhi NCR’s Signature Ramlilas

Delhi, with its layered history, has naturally become one of the epicenters of Ramlila traditions:

• Lal Qila Maidan (Red Fort Ramlila): Perhaps the most iconic, with the majestic Red Fort as its backdrop. Dating back to the Mughal period, this Ramlila is not only a cultural performance but also a political and historical stage.
• Ramlila Maidan (Near New Delhi Station): Known equally for cultural gatherings and political rallies, this ground becomes a magnet during Dussehra.
• Karol Bagh Ramlila: A community-driven production, smaller in scale than Lal Qila but cherished for its intimacy.
• Dwarka and Noida Ramlilas: Reflecting the expansion of the city, these newer venues cater to the NCR’s growing population, offering family-friendly experiences with food courts and amusement rides.
• Ghaziabad and Meerut: Beyond Delhi’s borders, towns like Ghaziabad and Meerut host Ramlilas that rival the capital’s in grandeur, drawing audiences from surrounding villages and cities.

🪔 More Than Theatre: A Social Experience

What makes Ramlila so enduring is that it is not just a performance but a shared experience. Families dress in festive attire, children eagerly wave toy bows and arrows, vendors sell balloons and sweets, and elders retell the morals of the Ramayana. The smell of roasted peanuts mixes with the sound of devotional songs, creating an atmosphere that is both sacred and joyous.

In a way, these Ramlilas are living museums of Indian culture — where art, history, religion, and community come together under the night sky. For many Delhiites, attending a Ramlila is not optional; it is an annual ritual.

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🚇 Section 2: Delhi Metro – The Festival Connector

If Mysuru Dasara’s grandeur is defined by its palace and procession, Delhi’s Ramlilas are defined by their accessibility. What makes these sprawling cultural events possible for lakhs of people is the Delhi Metro — a network that has become the lifeline of the capital.

🚉 A Modern Artery of the City

Since its inauguration in 2002, the Delhi Metro has grown into one of the world’s largest urban transit systems. With 12 lines, 290+ stations, and daily ridership crossing 6 million, it is more than just transport; it is a public utility that binds the city together.

During festivals, the Metro assumes an even greater role:

• Reliability: Unlike roads jammed by festive traffic, the Metro runs on schedule.
• Connectivity: From Old Delhi’s Lal Qila to Noida’s Sector 62, the Metro touches every corner.
• Safety: Well-lit stations, security checks, and CCTV make it safer for families returning late at night.
• Eco-Friendliness: As cars crawl in gridlock, the Metro silently reduces carbon footprints.

For Ramlila-goers, this reliability is invaluable. Parents with children, groups of students, and office-goers heading straight to evening shows all rely on the Metro to reach venues comfortably.

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🪔 Metro + Ramlila: A Perfect Pairing

During Dussehra week, iconic venues like Lal Qila Maidan and Ramlila Maidan attract tens of thousands every evening. Parking near these grounds is nearly impossible, and traffic diversions are common. The Metro, however, delivers you right at the doorstep:

• Lal Qila Metro Station (Violet Line): Just a 5-minute walk from the Red Fort grounds.
• New Delhi Metro Station (Yellow Line): A short stroll from Ramlila Maidan.
• Karol Bagh (Blue Line): Practically in the neighborhood of the local Ramlila.
• Dwarka Sector 21 (Blue Line): Perfect for West Delhi residents.
• Noida Sector 62 (Blue Line): NCR professionals find this venue most convenient.

The Metro not only saves time but also makes the Ramlila experience inclusive. Students from hostels, families from suburbs, and even tourists staying near Connaught Place can hop on a train and become part of the celebration.

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🛡️ Metro as a Cultural Equalizer

What is striking about the Metro during Ramlila season is how it blurs social and economic boundaries. Inside the train, you might see:

• A family carrying balloons and snacks for children.
• College students excitedly debating who will play Hanuman this year.
• Elderly couples recalling how Ramlilas were staged decades ago without microphones or lights.
• Office-goers still in formal clothes, squeezing in a performance before heading home.

The Metro, in this sense, becomes an extension of the Ramlila ground — a shared space where anticipation builds, conversations spark, and the festive mood spreads.

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💳 The Convenience of Cashless Travel

Another dimension that makes Metro journeys festive-friendly is the ease of cashless payments:

• Metro Smart Cards let commuters skip queues at ticket counters.
• QR Code tickets on mobile apps allow for seamless, touch-free entry.
• Recharges can be done instantly via UPI or digital wallets.

This aligns beautifully with the idea of safe ePayments, proving that technology can make even cultural journeys smoother. When thousands of people are moving at once, avoiding cash exchanges speeds up the entire experience.

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🌉 A South–North Parallel

As someone from Bangalore, it’s hard not to compare. Just as special trains and buses ferry people to Mysuru for Dasara, the Delhi Metro ferries lakhs to Ramlilas every night. Both systems — one rooted in heritage, the other in modern infrastructure — highlight how mobility powers celebration.

Without transport, festivals risk becoming exclusive to locals. With transport, they become shared experiences accessible to everyone. And that inclusivity is what makes Ramlilas and Dasara alike in spirit, though different in form.

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🚄 Section 3: RRTS (NaMo Trains) Joins the Festivities – Expanding the Cultural Map

The Delhi Metro has already transformed travel within the capital, but festivals like Dussehra extend beyond Delhi’s borders. Ghaziabad and Meerut, long known for their own spectacular Ramlilas, are now seamlessly connected to the capital through the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), popularly branded as NaMo Trains.

⚡ What is RRTS (NaMo Trains)?

The RRTS is India’s first regional high-speed commuter rail, designed for average speeds of 100 km/h, cutting travel times drastically between Delhi and surrounding cities.

• Delhi–Ghaziabad: Under 20 minutes.
• Delhi–Meerut: Around 1 hour (compared to 2.5–3 hours by road).

Launched in phases from 2023 onwards, by 2025 the RRTS (NaMo Trains) has become a lifeline for NCR commuters. For festival-goers, it is a game-changer.

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🎭 Ghaziabad’s Grand Ramlilas

Ghaziabad hosts some of the NCR’s largest Ramlilas, particularly in areas like Kavi Nagar, Shastri Nagar, and Ramleela Ground near Ghantaghar.

• Access via NaMo Trains (RRTS): Board at Sarai Kale Khan Station in Delhi, get down at Ghaziabad Station, then take a 10–15 minute auto or e-rickshaw to the grounds.
• Time saved: What used to be a frustrating 90-minute car ride in festive traffic is now a 20-minute breeze.

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🌆 Meerut: A Cultural Powerhouse

Meerut’s Ramlilas are among the grandest in North India, staged at venues like Nauchandi Ground and Victoria Park.

• Access via NaMo Trains (RRTS): Delhi (Sarai Kale Khan) → Meerut Central or Meerut South.
• Travel time: Just about an hour — quick enough for an evening trip.
• Experience: Many Delhi families now treat a visit to Meerut’s Ramlila as a festive outing, returning by the last train at night.

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🪔 RRTS (NaMo Trains) as a Festival Bridge

The system is not just about speed; it’s about expanding cultural participation. Families in Meerut can now watch the Red Fort Ramlila in Delhi without overnight stays. Delhiites can enjoy the traditional flavor of Ramlilas outside the capital. This cross-pollination creates a regional cultural circuit rather than isolated events.

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💳 Digital Convenience Onboard

Much like the Metro, NaMo Trains emphasize cashless transactions:

• QR tickets and smart cards reduce queues.
• UPI kiosks onboard sell water and snacks.
• Integration with Delhi Metro cards offers a unified experience.

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🌉 South–North Reflection

Just as special trains and buses bring lakhs to Mysuru Dasara, NaMo Trains (RRTS) now bring lakhs to Delhi and Meerut Ramlilas. Both systems extend the festival beyond one city, turning it into a regional celebration.

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✨ Section 4: Itineraries & Travel Plans – Experiencing Ramlila via Metro & NaMo Trains (RRTS)

Delhi NCR transforms into a living theatre during Dussehra. While Mysuru Dasara shines in royal grandeur, the Ramlilas of Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Meerut are people’s theatre — staged under the open sky, filled with drama, music, and fireworks. Thanks to the Delhi Metro and the Delhi–Meerut RRTS (RapidX), reaching these grounds is now smoother, faster, and more inclusive than ever.

Here’s a detailed look at how you can plan your evenings, complete with routes, interchanges, travel times, and pro tips.

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🚇 Delhi-Centric Ramlilas

🎭 1. Lal Qila Maidan (Red Fort Ramlila)

The Red Fort Ramlila is the crown jewel, unfolding against the historic backdrop of Lal Qila.

• Metro Route: Violet Line → Lal Qila Metro Station → Exit Gate 1 → 5-min walk.
• Best Time: Arrive by 6:15 pm (show begins 6:30 pm).
• Pro Tip: Combine with a pre-show Chandni Chowk food trail.

Start Location	Metro Line	Interchange	Final Stop	Travel Time
Rajiv Chowk	Yellow → Violet	Central Secretariat	Lal Qila	~20 min
Anand Vihar (via Ghaziabad RRTS)	Blue → Yellow → Violet	Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat	Lal Qila	~50 min

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🎭 2. Ramlila Maidan (Near New Delhi Station)

A ground that has hosted both cultural performances and political rallies, it remains a magnet during Dussehra.

• Metro Route: Yellow Line → New Delhi Metro Station → Exit Ajmeri Gate → 12-min walk.
• Best Time: Shows begin at 7:00 pm.
• Pro Tip: End the evening with a Connaught Place dinner.

Start Location	Metro Line	Interchange	Final Stop	Travel Time
Kashmere Gate	Yellow Line direct	—	New Delhi	~10 min
Anand Vihar RRTS → Metro	Blue → Yellow	Rajiv Chowk	New Delhi	~45 min

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🎭 3. Karol Bagh Ramlila

A community-driven production with plenty of neighborhood flavor.

• Metro Route: Blue Line → Karol Bagh Metro Station → Gate 2 → 8-min walk.
• Best Time: 6:45 pm onwards.
• Pro Tip: Try the legendary Chole Bhature before the show.

Start Location	Metro Line	Interchange	Final Stop	Travel Time
Rajiv Chowk	Blue Line direct	—	Karol Bagh	~12 min
Anand Vihar RRTS	Blue Line direct	—	Karol Bagh	~35 min

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🏙️ NCR Itineraries via Metro

🎭 4. Noida Sector 62 Ramlila

Tech-driven production, popular among young families and professionals.

• Metro Route: Blue Line (Noida Electronic City branch) → Sector 62 Metro Station → Gate 1 → short e-rickshaw.
• Best Time: 7:00 pm.
• Pro Tip: Family-friendly atmosphere with play zones and food courts.

Start Location	Metro Line	Interchange	Final Stop	Travel Time
Rajiv Chowk	Blue Line direct (Noida side)	—	Sector 62	~45 min
Ghaziabad RRTS	Blue → Blue (Noida branch)	Vaishali → Yamuna Bank	Sector 62	~50 min

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🎭 5. Dwarka Sector 21 Ramlila

A spacious ground, ideal for West Delhi residents.

• Metro Route: Blue Line (Dwarka branch) → Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station → Gate 3 → 7-min walk.
• Best Time: 7:15 pm.
• Pro Tip: Ample parking nearby, good for families returning late.

Start Location	Metro Line	Interchange	Final Stop	Travel Time
Rajiv Chowk	Blue Line direct	—	Dwarka Sector 21	~50 min
Anand Vihar RRTS	Blue Line direct	—	Dwarka Sector 21	~65 min

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🚄 RRTS-Enabled Festive Journeys

🎭 6. Ghaziabad Ramlilas

Large-scale Ramlilas in Kavi Nagar and Shastri Nagar rival Delhi in popularity.

• RRTS Route: Sarai Kale Khan (Delhi) → Ghaziabad RRTS Station.
• Local Commute: 10–15 min e-rickshaw.
• Best Time: 6:45 pm onwards.
• Pro Tip: Save time by avoiding Delhi traffic — RRTS cuts the journey to just 20 minutes.

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🎭 7. Meerut Ramlila’s

Among the grandest in North India, staged at Nauchandi Ground and Victoria Park.

• RRTS Route: Delhi (Sarai Kale Khan) → Meerut Central / Meerut South.
• Local Commute: Autos take you directly to the grounds.
• Best Time: 7:00 pm.
• Pro Tip: Make it a half-day trip — leave by afternoon, return by midnight.

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🎟️ Practical Travel & Payment Tips

• Smart Cards & QR Codes: Metro and RRTS both support cashless ticketing.
• Safe ePayments: From ticket recharges to snacks at stalls, UPI 💳 ensures smooth transactions.
• Timing: Last Metro (~11 pm) and RRTS (~12 midnight) give flexibility.
• Comfort: Expect short walks at most venues — comfortable footwear is a must.

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🌉 A South-to-North Connection

For a Bangalorean used to Mysuru Dasara’s pageantry, experiencing Delhi’s Ramlilas feels like stepping into another dimension of the same festival spirit. While Mysuru dazzles with elephants and palaces, Delhi NCR mesmerizes with stagecraft and effigy burnings.

Both traditions remind us that festivals thrive when transportation makes them inclusive. Just as trains and buses bring lakhs to Mysuru, the Metro and RRTS deliver lakhs to Ramlilas across Delhi NCR. In both cases, technology doesn’t overshadow tradition — it sustains it.

 

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🌉 Section 5: Conclusion – Celebrating Without Boundaries

India’s festivals are living bridges — they connect past with present, tradition with modernity, and communities across regions.

For me, in Bangalore, Mysuru’s Dasara is the ultimate Dussehra memory. For Delhiites, it’s the Ramlilas. Both are grand, both are timeless, both thrive because transportation makes them inclusive.

With Delhi Metro and NaMo Trains (RRTS) ensuring smooth, eco-friendly, and cashless journeys, these festivals are more accessible than ever.

Intertwined with the Joy of Safe ePayments – April 11, Safe ePay Day (Proposed).

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog is an independent cultural and informational piece. References to Delhi Metro, NaMo Trains (RRTS), and digital payments are illustrative only.

• These organizations have not endorsed this post.
• Travel times/routes may vary with traffic or schedules.
• Readers should check official updates from DMRC, NCRTC (NaMo Trains/RRTS), and Ramlila organizers before planning.

 

 

Plan your Dussehra 2025 in Delhi NCR! Explore iconic Ramlila venues with itineraries via Delhi Metro & NaMo Trains (RRTS). Intertwined with the Joy of Safe ePayments.

 

🌿💳🧠🌍Appeal  for Safe ePay Day 🌟

 

## Call to Action 

I urge governments, financial institutions, businesses, and communities worldwide to join hands in declaring April 11 as **Safe ePay Day**.

Let’s celebrate UPI’s milestone by making **Safe ePay Day** a global movement for secure, innovative fintech.

Together, we can build a future where financial access is universal, and every e-payment is safe—starting with **Safe ePay Day** in 2026.

 

No Vada Pav, not even one bite,
Till SafeePay Day takes off in flight.
Quirky vow with a Mumbai flair—
Announce the date, and I’ll be there!

 

📌 References

1.    Nayakanti, P. (2025, September 7). September 07 — National Buy a Book Day and April 11 — Safe ePay Day: Building Trust, One Page and One Payment at a Time. Medium.
Retrieved from https://medium.com/@nshantin/september-07-national-buy-a-book-day-and-april-11-safe-epay-day-building-trust-one-80483f34d7e7

2.   Nayakanti, P. (2025, August 13). 218th Lalbagh Flower Show via RV Road Interchange! Innovation in Banking.
Retrieved from https://innovationinbanking.blogspot.com/2025/08/august-13-metro-rides-blooms-218th.html

Prashant Nayakanti. (n.d.). LinkedIn profile. Retrieved September 2025, from
https://in.linkedin.com/in/prashantnayakanti