Diwali marks the homecoming of Lord Rama with his wife Sita and brother Laxmana to his kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Lord Rama who left for his ‘Vanvaas’, following his father King Dasharat’s command, spent 14 years wandering in the forests and villages of India.
Towards the end of his exile, Sita is abducted by the ten-headed king of Lanka Ravana who disguises himself as a Yogi as asks Sita for ‘Bhiksha’. While handing it over to him, Sita crosses the Laxman-Rekha drawn by Ram’s younger brother Laxman and Ravana is able to capture her.
Lord Ram, on hearing this, launches a war against the army of Ravana and reaches Lanka to fight Ravana and bring his wife back. The victory of Lord Rama in the epic battle of Ramayana symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Diwali the festival of lights is on 18 and 19 in India.
