Rama ultimately defeats Ravana to rescue his wife. For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile .

The Story of Diwali. Once upon a time, in the beautiful kingdom of Ayodhya, there was a brave and kind prince named Rama. He had a lovely wife named Sita and a loyal brother named Lakshmana.

When an evil king in Sri Lanka captures Rama’s wife Sita, Rama "builds up an army of monkeys to rescue her.” The monkeys build a bridge from India to Sri Lanka, invade Sri Lanka, free Sita and ...

Rama ultimately defeats Ravana to rescue his wife. For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile .

Rama was heartbroken, but he did not give up. With the help of his brother Lakshmana and an army of monkeys led by their clever king, Hanuman, Rama set out to rescue Sita.

KS1 Dance: Let's Move. Diwali - Festival of Light. Two KS1 dance sessions exploring Diwali and the Rama and Sita story. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

Rama, Sita and Lakshmana were central to the rituals performed on the day of Vibhishana's coronation. Even the rakshasas admitted there was a rhythm to life that they had not known before.

Many Hindus observe Diwali as a day of celebrating the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile, according to the Hindu American Foundation.

Its origins are in Ramayana, a sacred Hindu epic. It celebrates the day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya with his wife, Sita, and his brother Lakshman after defeating the demon king ...

Rama ultimately defeats Ravana to rescue his wife. For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile .

Rama ultimately defeats Ravana to rescue his wife. For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile .

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of ...