The story of Divaali
By: retold by Jatinder Verma ; illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
Contributors: Mistry, Nilesh
Publisher: Barefoot; Barefoot Books, Limited
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Bath
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9781841489353
Subjects: Divali; Pictorial works; Juvenile fiction; Hinduism; Diwali
Description: A retelling of "The Ramayana", an age-old Hindu tale. The story tells of the young prince Rama who, with the love of his wife, the loyalty of his brother and the bravery of the Monkey God Hanuman, overcomes the forces of darkness. Out of his triumph, Divaali, the Indian festival of lights, is born.