‘The Ved and Friends Series’ gives voice to South Asian Culture in North America with fun short stories where Ved and his friends experience the rich and vibrant South Asian festivals. A tailor-made experience for both children and their parents.‘Ved and Friends Celebrate Dussehra and Diwali’ is the first book of the series.In this book you will find fun short stories about: * Navratari * Golu * Durga Puja * Goddess Lakshmi * The Story of Ram, Sita and Ravan* * The Pandavs * Naraka Chaturdashi * King Mahabali * Kali Puja * * Goverdhan Puja * Bhai Dooj * Ashoka Vijaya Dashami in Buddhism * * Diwali in Jainism * Bandi Chhor Diwasin Sikhism *