From Myth To Festival: Diwali Marks Lord Rama’s Homecoming

According to mythology, after a fourteen-year exile and defeating Ravana, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana on this day. The people of Ayodhya, overjoyed by his return, decorated their homes with lamps to welcome their king. This moment marks the beginning of Diwali, a celebration of light and victory.