The Story of Diwali: Light that found its way home.

Why do millions of people light lamps every Diwali?The Story of Diwali: The Light That Found Its Way Home brings to life the timeless story behind the Festival of Lights, following Rama, Sita and Lakshmana from the kingdom of Ayodhya through fourteen years of exile, the abduction of Sita by Ravana, the battle for her rescue, and their long-awaited journey home.When Rama finally returns to Ayodhya, the people welcome him by illuminating the kingdom with rows upon rows of lamps, transforming the darkness into light and creating a celebration remembered across generations.Richly illustrated and vividly told, this book explores the mythology, meaning and enduring symbolism behind one of the world's most celebrated festivals.At its heart is a story of courage, loyalty, dharma, love and homecoming, and the timeless belief that however long the darkness lasts, light can always find its way home.