The story of Ram and Sita

A King had four sons named Ram, Laxman, Bharat and Satrugan by his three different wives. The oldest son was called Ram, by rights he should have been the next king after his father. When Ram married a lovely princess called Sita the old King decided to give up the throne and let his son take over.

His newest wife was very jealous. She wanted the throne for her Son, but he was the youngest. A long time before, the Queen had saved the King's life. He had promised her two wishes. She decided that it was time to claim her wishes so she went to the King and said that she wanted Ram to be sent away for fourteen years and her own son Bharat to have the throne. The old King was very upset. He knew that he had been tricked, but there was nothing that he could do about it.

Ram and Sita went off to the forest where a wicked demon King: Ravana was always trying to get Sita. Every time that Ram went off hunting he used to leave Sita in a magic circle that protected her. One day an old man came by and asked for her help. She stepped out of the circle and Ravana caught her, he had dressed up like an old man to trick her. He took her away to his land. It took Ram a long time to find her, he was helped by the monkey King: Hanuman, and all of the monkeys.

When they found Sita the fourteen years were over so they returned home. There was a huge celebration. Bharat did not want the crown, but he had looked after it until Ram came back. Everybody rejoiced, they lit candles and lamps to celebrate.