Festival stories for children
Short, gentle picture stories that explain why we celebrate our festivals — to read together or listen to.
- Why do we light lamps on Diwali?A prince comes home, and a whole city lights up to welcome him.
- Why do we play with colours on Holi?A boy who was never afraid, a bonfire, and a morning full of colours.
- The midnight birthday of little KrishnaA baby born at midnight, a river that makes way, and a pot full of butter.
- Welcoming Ganesha homeThe friend of wisdom, a tiny mouse and a plate of modaks.
- The thread of love: Raksha BandhanA torn piece of cloth, a promise, and a colourful thread.
- Nine nights and a day of victoryGoddess Durga’s courage, the garba lamp, and Rama’s bow.
- Thank you, Sun! Makar Sankranti and PongalKites in the sky, sesame sweets, and a pot that bubbles over.
- Onam: the visit of a kind kingA generous king, three small steps, and a carpet of flowers.
- Guru Purnima: a day to thank our teachersA great sage, a full moon, and a thank-you for everyone who teaches us.
- Maha Shivaratri: the great night of ShivaAn ocean being churned, a brave act of kindness, and a night of prayer.
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