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Maha Shivratri – a Hindu festival of India

Happy Maha Shivratri! WHAT… Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the god Shiva. The name also refers to the night

March 23, 2021 No Comments

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Children’s Books to Make Holi Meaningful

Holi, the ‘Festival of Colors’ is coming soon, marking the arrival of Spring! A world of colors and life lessons can be found in this

February 25, 2021 No Comments

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Lohri, Makarsankranti and Pongal – Books, Printables & Activities

Celebrated on the January 13th and 14th respectively and for the same reason, different states of India celebrate these auspicious day in different ways. Rejoicing

January 5, 2021 No Comments

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Evolution of Gender Roles in Celebrations like Rakhshabandhan

Every year as the Rakhi day (Rakshabandhan) approaches, I get wistful about tying a pretty little thread around my baby brother’s wrist. I think fondly

August 7, 2020 No Comments

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Origin Stories of the Festival of Rakshabandhan

Did you know the Origin Stories of the Festival of Rakshabandhan? During our cultural storytelling celebrating this year in our parents group, I read out

August 7, 2020 1 Comment

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Understanding the Significance and Blessings of Ramadan

The monotheistic religion of Islam is built upon five pillars and these pillars are the basic duties of a Muslim. Just like every country has

April 28, 2020 2 Comments

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Lessons Purim – the Jewish Festival Teaches Kids

It’s a Jewish holiday that is celebrated on the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Adar, which usually coincides with the Gregorian

March 17, 2020 No Comments

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7 Simple Ways Children Everywhere Can Enjoy the Festival of Holi

Holi, the festival of colors will be here soon and like most of us for me preservation of our culture is imperative. Staying miles

March 19, 2019 7 Comments

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Sri Varalakshmi Vratham – A Festival to Appease Goddess Lakshmi

Varalakshmi Vratham is a Pooja mainly observed by married women in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamilnadu regions in India in the holy month of “Sravanam” as per Hindu Calendar.

September 3, 2018 6 Comments