Back To Group – II Festival Story of Holika There was once a demon king by the name of Hiranyakashyap who won over the kingdom of earth. He was so egoistic that he commanded everybody in his kingdom to worship only him. But to his great disappointment, his son, Prahlad became an ardent devotee of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back To Group – I Festival Parable The Devoted Mother A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way to a lake one day. The ducklings were very happy following their mother and quack-quacking along the way. All of a sudden the mother duck saw a fox at a distance. She was frightened […]
Back To Group – I Festival Narakasur story – Bhoomi Devi (mother Earth) had a son named Naraka. Even though Naraka was the son of a divinity, he had the nature of a demon. Naraka was powerful and he took pleasure in terrorising the inhabitants of the three worlds. Narakasura would raid and plunder the […]
Back To Group – I Festival Colouring of Ganesha Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Surya Koti samaprabha Nirvignam kuru me Deva Sarvakaaryeshu Sarvadaa Story Ganesha & the Cat Once Lord Bal Ganesh was playing with his mouse and other friends in Mount Kailash.While playing,the mouse went far from that place and there the mouse saw a CAT,and he […]
