“What is Navratri? I know! Navratri means holidays for school, correct mummy”, squealed my little daughter.
As a mum, I love questions like these. I find them great conversation starters to explain a bit about our culture and get her excited at the same time.
If you are like me and want to get your child involved in the festivities, using crafts, puppets, and activities, then these activities are both fun and educational.
21 Navratri Dussehra Activities and Crafts
According to the great Hindu epic Ramayana, Lord Ram fought Ravana in an epic battle that lasted nine days and on the tenth day Rama killed Ravana and that day is Dussehra.
Dussehra is also called Vijayadashami and is celebrated as the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahisasura. We celebrate the victory of good over the evil and success of truth over lies.
DIY Quick Disco Dandiya Sticks Decoration for Navratri
In the Indian state of Gujarat, men and women gather and dance every night of the Navratri to a dance form called Garba and Dandiya. This is now very popular in most parts of India and was a big event in our Hometown. Navaratri brings in Garba or the Dandiya raas.
A dance form depicting Lord Krishna’s dance with his gopikas.. Typically danced with 2 wooden dowels / sticks decorated in festive colours. At home too, we decided to decorate our dandiya sticks ..
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Once the Sticks are ready, wear a traditional dress and go out and party!!
Dussehra wishes and cards for family
Make cards for the family. We love making Foam crackers at home as cards and door decorMake cards for the family. We love making Foam crackers at home as cards and door decor
Dussehra Rangoli Ideas
Dussehra Decoration Ideas
We love decorating the house with gorgeous Flowers .. Paper flowers are easy to make and stay a long while.
Mysore Dasara Festival
Durga Puja Decoration and Crafts for kids
Books about Dussehra
Dussehra Golu Ideas
Navratri Special Neivedyan recipes
Dussehra Toys to gifts
My Nephews are big Hanuman Fans, Over the years I have gifted a few toys that have been very popular
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Dussehra is also a great time to read the Ramayana. Have a puppet show at home or in your local colony. The Raam Leela ( puppet style)will be a big hit.
More crafts on Ramayana here
Make a super cute TP Roll Ravana
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I am in love with this Ramayan puppet set from Hamara Nischay
Hope you enjoyed the roundup. Do leave a comment with a link to your Dussehra posts. I’d love to check them out and share 🙂
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A very comprehensive post and some interesting easy to do ideas.love it.
Thanks Pooja. Welcome here 🙂
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Hello ma’am
Myself syeeda Shabana
My son Hamdi Imran
Born on 1/1/2004
Student of 8th std
Vasavi vidyalaya
Chickmaglore
Karnataka
Is very good at art
He has got twice change to keep his gallery
If there is any painting competition
Or an such a events plz do inform through call or mail me back
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Very nice all art work mam u have helped me alots
this is a super website, lots of aspiring activities, good job , keep it up. love the presentation, i would like to involve my son as maximum as possible in traditional activites!
Mam,
My son anant std.of class 1st. Now a days general activities are going on in his school and class teacher asking for a chart on dussehra. So if you have any relevant ideas or picture please share with on my email.
Regard,
Archana
Your post is very attractive. Navratri 2016 is here and it is a festival that celebrates the nine avatars of Maa Durga. Can you make something special for this festival.
Love, love your website. For people like me who live in the US, it is hard to find fun crafts to do with an Indian twist (without getting too religious). So inspiring to see moms like you who are making it easier for us. Kudos to you!
Nice
That was amazing
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