celebrate navratri with kids

Nine nights of divine feminine power — introduce children to Durga's victory and the joy of Navratri celebrations.

What Is Navratri?

Navratri is a vibrant nine-night Hindu festival celebrating the divine feminine power (Shakti). The festival honors Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Each of the nine nights is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, and the festival culminates on the tenth day — Vijayadashami (Dussehra) — celebrating Durga's ultimate victory. It's a time of fasting, prayer, colorful Garba and Dandiya dancing, and community celebration.

Navratri Activities for Children

Make Navratri engaging for young children:

  • ✓ Story time — Read about Goddess Durga and her battle with Mahishasura from our illustrated books.
  • ✓ Coloring pages — Download free deity coloring sheets from our website to keep children creatively engaged.
  • ✓ Dress up — Children can wear traditional clothing in the color of each day's goddess.
  • ✓ Dance — Teach simple Garba steps — young children love the circular, rhythmic movements.
  • ✓ Chanting — Use the Shloka book to learn Durga-related mantras as a family.

The Nine Forms of Durga

During Navratri, each night honors a specific form of the goddess. Teaching children these forms creates excitement and structure over the nine days:

Day 1: Shailaputri (Daughter of the Mountain), Day 2: Brahmacharini (The Devoted Student), Day 3: Chandraghanta (The Beautiful Moon), Day 4: Kushmanda (Creator of the Universe), Day 5: Skandamata (Mother of Skanda), Day 6: Katyayani (The Warrior), Day 7: Kalaratri (The Dark Night), Day 8: Mahagauri (The Pure One), Day 9: Siddhidatri (Giver of Powers).

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Beautifully illustrated books that bring these stories to life for young readers.

My Little Shloka and Mantra Book

My Little Shloka and Mantra Book

Teaches 15 traditional Hindu shlokas and Sanskrit mantras to children from baby to 14 years with pronunciation guides and simple meanings.

$24.50 4 formats available
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The Marvelous Hindu Deities

The Marvelous Hindu Deities

Introduces 10 major Hindu gods and goddesses—including Ganesha, Krishna, and Lakshmi—to children from baby to 12 years through vibrant illustrations.

$14.99 3 formats available
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frequently asked questions

How do I explain Navratri to a young child? +

Tell them: "Navratri is a special nine-night celebration where we honor a powerful goddess named Durga who defeated a great evil. Each night, we pray, dance, and wear beautiful colors." Our books introduce Durga with vibrant illustrations that make the story come alive for children.

What are good Navratri activities for toddlers? +

Simple Garba dancing, deity coloring pages (free on our website), reading illustrated mythology books, and dressing in traditional colors. Our board book is perfect for read-aloud time during Navratri, and the Shloka book adds mantras children can learn.

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