Vivaan tugged at his father’s hand when a stage voice boomed, “Come closer!” Master Raghav called, lifting Rama high and making the children giggle with a brave little bow.

Kavya clapped so hard her bangles chimed, and Vivaan stepped forward fast. “Why does everyone cheer for Rama?” Vivaan asked, leaning near the stage.

Master Raghav tapped the puppet’s chest and said, “Because truth must stand firm, even on noisy days.”