At school, we acted out the story of Diwali, embracing the roles of the perfect prince Rama and his perfect wife Sita, who are exiled to the forest for 14 years. One day, Sita sees a golden deer ...

Primary School Assemblies. The festival of Diwali. This assembly explores Diwali and has an animation of the story of Rama and Sita and opportunities to sing, reflect and pray. BBC School Radio.

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.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, ... For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile.

Diwali traditionally commemorates the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile, The Hindu American Foundation explains.

Diwali follows the lunar calendar and falls on a new moon — the darkest night. Diyas and lanterns are lit, and the evening sky is ignited with fireworks to help guide Rama and Sita home.

Leading the cast is Ranbir Kapoor, who will portray Lord Rama, a role he has reportedly been preparing for with intense dedication; Sai Pallavi will play Mata Sita. Here’s the full cast of Ramayana.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, ... For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile.

For some Hindus, Diwali marks Rama and Sita’s triumphant return to their kingdom after 14 years of exile. Students in the Indian city of Guwahati light oil lamps on a rangoli, ...

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 ...

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the ...