The story of Divaali
By: retold by Jatinder Verma ; illustrated by Nilesh Mistry.
Contributors: Mistry, Nilesh, ill.; Vālmīki.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
Subjects: Rāma (Hindu deity) -- Juvenile literature.; Sītā (Hindu deity) -- Juvenile literature.; Divali -- Juvenile literature.; Rāma (Hindu deity); Sītā (Hindu deity); Folklore -- India.; Divali.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Retells the Hindu tale of a heroic prince and his bride who are separated by the demon prince Ravana until the Monkey Army of Hanuman, god of the wind, helps them. Includes facts about Divaali, the festival celebrating Rāma and Sītā's return to their kingdom.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.