Diwali is a Hindu festival dedicated to Rama's return. The full story goes like this: Rama, a young prince, had a stepmother who disliked him, and thus sent him into exile. His newly wed wife, Sita, and his loyal brother Laxman, came with him. They lived in the woods happily, and time went by. One day, the demoness was wandering in the woods, when she set her eyes on Rama. She commanded Rama to marry her, but Rama said no. "I am already married", he said. The demoness, in a fit of rage, tried to attack Rama, but he cut her nose off. The demoness was ill-bent on revenge. She went to her brother, who was the terrifying Ravana. He quickly hatched a plan to steal Sita. He asked one of his demon friend to help him. So on one fine day, Ravana's friend went there disguised as a beautiful gold deer. Sita asked Rama to catch it for her, and Rama agreed, for Sita had never asked for anything. So off went Rama and Laxman to catch the deer. Rama c...
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