00:00Happy Diwali! Today, the 31st of October, people across the world are coming together to celebrate
00:05the biggest festival in Indian culture, the Festival of Light as it is otherwise known.
00:09Over 30,000 people living in Scotland identify as Hindu, the world's oldest religion,
00:14and central to this is Diwali, traditionally a time for communities to join forces, trade food,
00:19gifts and stories, to decorate homes and commemorate the belief that good conquers bad.
00:23The holiday symbolises the return of Prince Rama, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman,
00:28to their home city of Ayodhya following a 14-year exile and war where local people lit
00:33lamps along the paths to help them find their way back. It's a symbolic tale that has shaped
00:37the morality of a culture. It exudes positivity, celebrating good things, good deeds and good
00:42people, encouraging people to be their best self. If you'd like to learn more about the festival,
00:46Renu Bhardwaj, a higher educator and food blogger from Paisley, has recently released a book,
00:52Celebrate Diwali, which has information, a collection of easy recipes, quick crafts and
00:56family-friendly activities.
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