Themes: the Hindu festival of Diwali; celebrating world religions; the story of Rama and Sita; good overcoming evil; light overcoming darkness. Summary: Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by ...

And so, every year, the story of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana reminds us of the importance of being brave, kind, and good to others. This version of the Diwali story is simple, yet captures the ...

This unit introduces Diwali, the Hindu 'Festival of Light'. The first session includes cleaning and getting ready for the celebration and begins the story of Rama and Sita. Prince Rama is banished ...

Diwali projects the rich and glorious past and teaches its observers to uphold the true values of life. For the Hindus, the holiday symbolizes the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya with his wife, Sita, ...

Diwali is celebrated by millions of Hindus ... After 14 years of exile, Rama along his wife Sita and brother Laxman returned home.Since it was a new moon day and was dark, his subjects lit ...

Diwali marks the triumph of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasur. In Northern India, people celebrate the return of Sri Rama and Sita to the city of Ayodhya after defeating the mighty demon king.

Generally, people know Diwali is celebrated because Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and younger brother Lakshmana after being sent on exile for 14 years and therefore killing the ...

Once again, St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances is hosting an East Indian supper to commemorate “Diwali,” – India’s festival of lights. Diwali is the Indian equivalent to ...

commemorates the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, the beloved consort of Lord Rama. As per Hindu traditions, it is believed that Goddess Sita was born on the Navami tithi, the ninth day of the ...

Storyteller joined by sitar player for the gripping Indian tale of the victory of Light over Darkness, The Ramayana.