Teach Your Children

For parents raising children in India and around the world: festivals explained simply, stories in five minutes, and activities to do together.

• Explain Chhath Puja to Your Child

  A simple, friendly way to tell children what Chhath Puja is, why families thank the Sun, and what they will see at the ghat.

• Why Do We Celebrate Durga Puja? (For Kids)

  The story of Ma Durga and Mahishasura told simply for children — and what to look for in a pandal.

• The Story of Ganesh Chaturthi in 5 Minutes

  How Ganesha got his elephant head, why he loves modak, and why he is worshipped first — a five-minute story for children.

• What Happens During Diwali and Why

  Diwali explained for children anywhere in the world — the lamps, the stories and the five days.

• How to Do Aarti at Home — Step by Step for Children

  A simple, safe aarti that children can do with a parent every evening.

• Festival Vocabulary — Hindi and Sanskrit Words Explained

  Twenty words children hear at every festival, explained simply in English.