Ramayana

Rah-my-ah-na [usually with stress on the 2nd syllable]

Explanation

The Ramayana is a Hindu scripture that is built upon the life of Rama, who is regarded as an avatar of the God Vishnu.

Context

The Ramayana tells the story of how Rama defeated the demon Ravana to rescue his wife, Sita. This story is celebrated by Hindus at the festival of Diwali.

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