Presenter Anita Anand joins Actor Ayesha Dharker and author Amish Tripathi to discuss the Hindu Goddess Devi Sita, the female protagonist at the heart of the Diwali story.
They explore different retellings and interpretations of her story to discuss whether she personifies the role of the obedient wife, or was really a warrior princess.
Producer: Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Editor: Ailsa Rochester
Sound Design: Craig Edmondson
An Audio Always production for BBC Radio 4
Published on Thursday, 6th April 2023.
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