The City of Lights
When the people of Ayodhya heard Rama was coming home, they were filled with joy!
They wanted to welcome him in a special way. So they cleaned their homes and lit thousands of little lamps.
Soon the whole city sparkled with warm, golden light. Every window and doorway glowed brightly.
"Welcome home, Rama!" the people cheered, their faces shining like the lamps.
The city of lights welcomed Rama with the happiest, warmest welcome ever seen.
Welcome your loved ones with warmth and joy.
Joyful WelcomeDid you know?
This joyful welcome with lamps is remembered every year as the festival of Diwali.
Try this at home
Give someone a warm, happy welcome when they come home.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
How did people welcome Rama?
Answer: With thousands of lamps
What did the city look like?
Answer: Sparkling with light
What festival remembers this welcome?
Answer: Diwali
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