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 EdmondsonAn Audio Always production for BBC Radio 4

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

Devi Sita

Anita Anand and her guests explore princesses - delving into their favourite fictional, or historical, princess. From She Ra to Mesopatamian high priestess Enheduanna we get into what it means to be a princess.

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Anita Anand and her guests explore princesses - delving into their favourite fictional, or historical, princess. From She Ra to Mesopatamian high priestess Enheduanna we get into what it means to be a princess.

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