Festivals are a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Through stories about festivals, kids can learn about the traditions, values, and meanings behind these special occasions. Whether it's the lights of Diwali, the joy of Navaratri, the colors of Holi, or the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, each story brings the magic of festivals to life. These tales not only entertain but also teach important lessons about love, kindness, and cultural diversity.
Dive into these vibrant stories on festivals for kids presented by myNachiketa.
This story teaches us the importance of faith, devotion, and selflessness. Shivji is a powerful and loving God who teaches us to be faithful, devoted, and brave. This story covers all the aspects of Maha Shivratri and the various stories associated with Bhagwan Shiv.
It was a bright sunny morning, the sky was clear and a gentle breeze was soothing everything. A group of children had gathered under the big banyan tree in the park, filling the air with their chatter and laughter. They noticed Dadaji, the storyteller of the neighbourhood, offering water to Shiva linga in a nearby temple. As soon as he came out of the temple, all the children shouted ...
This story teaches us to be thankful for nature’s blessings. In this engaging story, we learn why and how we celebrate Makar Sankranti.
Once upon a time, a little boy named Aarav lived in a small town. Aarav loved festivals full of colours, sweets, and stories. One chilly winter morning on 13th January, he saw his mother in the kitchen making some tasty food. His grandmother was sitting by the fire, making sweet til (sesame seeds) laddoos.
Aarav quickly sat beside her and asked...
This story teaches us to trust others and give them big responsibilities. From this story of Bhagwan Krishna, we learn that we should be ready to take on big duties joyfully and fearlessly.
Drishti was a small girl in class three. One day, when she woke up in the morning, saw everyone in the house busy. Her mother was busy cooking delicious food, her grandmother was cleaning the Puja Ghar (temple), her father was bathing the cows in the backyard and her grandfather was having tea while reading the newspaper. Drishti quickly went to the washroom, brushed her teeth, and...
This story teaches us that no matter how thick the darkness of evil may be, the light of goodness can dispel it. This story is about how Prabhu Shri Ram defeated the demon king Ravana and freed Devi Sita, his wife and returned home with his brother Laxmana and Sita Mata.
Vidya, a fifth-grade student, was preparing for Diwali with great excitement. Sometimes, she helped her mother make sweets, and at other times, she decorated the temple with flowers alongside her grandmother. While decorating the temple, she asked her grandmother...
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This story teaches us that we should never be egoistic and overconfident. We should never underestimate our opponents in a battle. Maa Durga reminds everyone of the power of good, the strength of women, and the universal truth that righteousness will always win.
It was the month of October and the surroundings were beautiful and vibrant as there were festivals like Durga Puja, Dusshera and Diwali around the corner. Radhika was very happy as there were school holidays for Durga Puja and Dusshera. She gave a lot of thought and wondered what Maa Durga's story was. This question led her to research the same and she came across a beautiful story about it on...
This amazing story teaches us that Good always wins over evil. This story teaches us how Shri Ram, after overcoming so many hurdles, defeated the demon Ravana and freed his wife, Devi Sita, from his clutches.
It was a holiday for Dussehra, Ria, along with her parents and younger brother Naman, was planning to go to the Dussehra fair. Since morning, Ria and Naman were very excited to go to the fair. Ria knew that Dussehra...
This is another amazing story that teaches us that the bond of love and trust is the strongest. This story is about love, trust, and friendship between brother and sister, and Raksha Bandhan is a day dedicated to brothers and sisters.
In the peaceful village of Vrindavan, surrounded by beautiful green fields and filled with the sweet melodies of Krishna's devotees, lived two siblings, Gunika and Akash, who were connected not by...
This story teaches us that devotion and patience can bring special blessings from God and make our lives happier. Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as Rath Yatra of Puri or the chariot festival, is a special parade in which big statues of deities Jagannath, Balabhadra (his brother), Subhadra (his sister), and Sudarshana Chakra (his weapon) are carried by their devotees on three massive ratha (chariots).
Once upon a time, there was a kind king named Indradyumn and his queen, Gundicha. They were devotees of Bhagwan Krishna. One night, Bhagwan Krishna appeared in the king’s dreams and asked him to...
This amazing story teaches us that curiosity leads to deeper knowledge. It is a celebration of true love and friendship. Radhaji symbolizes mortality, which paves the path to immortality, Krishna himself.
Gopi, the 9-year-old, was very excited as he was travelling with his parents, Vasu (father) and Devi (mother), to Braj in Uttar Pradesh for the divine darshan of Lord Krishna. On reaching there, he saw that the entire Braj bhumi (land) was lit up and each house was decorated with colourful flowers and...
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