From Lord Rama’s return to Krishna’s victory over Narakasura, childhood tales that kept our roots alive through generationsRama, Sita and the meaning of coming home

From Lord Rama’s return to Krishna’s victory over Narakasura, childhood tales that kept our roots alive through generations

There is something special about the stories we grow up hearing. We may forget the exact words, mix up a few details or struggle to remember when we first heard them, but certain moments stay with us.

For me, some of my fondest childhood memories of Deepavali begin on a cold marble floor, surrounded by biscuits, muruku and the familiar sound of my grandmother – who we fondly called Granny – telling stories.