Independence Day

Back To Group – II Festival Meaning of Jana Gana Mana & Vande Mataram Teach patriotic song and about leaders who fought for our freedom Activity : Identify the leaders and say about them [print-me target=”div#add_print_color1″ title=”Print Form”] click here for funfilled activities about Independence Day

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Shivrathri

Back To Group – II Festival   Kailasaraana Shiva ChandramouliPhaneedra maathaa Mukutee ZalaaleeKaarunya sindhu Bhavadukha HaareeThuzaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree Story Amrutmantan When the demons and the Gods churned the Ocean, they found fourteen jewels coming out of the sea, one after another. At one stage, there came out a cup full of poison. The […]

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Gokulashtami

Back To Group – II Festival Story Govardhan mountain lifting In the country of India, there is a little town called Brindavan. It is a famous and a very holy place for it is associated with the birth of Lord Krishna. The holy God was born there 5000 years ago. He was born on the […]

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Ganesh Chaturthi

Back To Group – II Festival Sloka Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Surya Koti samaprabha Nirvignam kuru me Deva Sarvakaaryeshu Sarvadaa Story Ganesha and Kubera In Hindu Mythology, Kubera is the God of Wealth. He controlled all the riches in the world. He was also one of the protectors of the world [Lok Pala]. Kubera lived in the […]

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Gandhi Jayanthi

Back To Group – II Festival You have heard the name of Mahatma Gandhiji. For India he is the father of the Nation just as George Washington is the father of America. As a mark of respect for him, we call him Gandhiji. His father’s name was Karamchand Gandhi and mother’s name was Putlibai. He […]

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Diwali

Back To Group – II Festival ‘Deepavali’, the festival of lights, is best known for’diyas’, little earthen lamps that convert even a city into a fairyland. During the festive season, from every house, hut, wall or balcony, flickering lamps greet the eye. Like everything associated with Deepavali, there is a story behind this ritual. Once […]

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Christmas

Back To Group – II Festival Birth of Jesus Long ago, God sent the angel Gabriel to a sweet young Jewish maiden named Mary. He told her, “ You will have a son and call His name Jesus. He will be called the Son of the Highest. He will reign forever.” In a dream, God’s […]

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Buddha Purnima

Back To Group – II Festival Prince Siddhartha was very kind to people, animals and other living things. He was also a very brave horseman and won many prizes in the country. Although he did not have to suffer any hardships and difficulties, as he had everything, he always thought of the poor people and […]

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