The question I get asked most: “Why does Onam celebrate a king who technically lost his kingdom?” This confused my daughter too the first time I told her the story, since it does seem like an unusual thing to celebrate at first. The actual answer, once she understood the full story, is that Onam celebrates…
My son asked me, quite bluntly, why he had to sit still and let his sister tie a thread around his wrist every single year, and my first answer, something vague about it being ‘tradition,’ clearly didn’t satisfy him at all. That question sent me back to actually properly explain the story behind Raksha Bandhan,…
Quick answer: On a fasting day like Shivratri, kids who aren’t fasting can eat their normal meals, but a few small adjustments, eating in a separate space or slightly later, avoiding strong food smells near the puja area, and involving them in the day’s other rituals, tend to help everyone feel included rather than singled…
Quick answer: Sawan Shivratri 2026 falls on Tuesday, August 11, marking the Chaturdashi (14th day) of the waning moon during the holy month of Sawan, a day considered even more significant for Shiva devotion than a regular Sawan Somvar. Unlike the weekly Mondays of Sawan, Shivratri occurs only once during the month, tied specifically to…
Quick answer: In 2026, Independence Day (August 15) and Hariyali Teej fall on the exact same date, a genuinely notable overlap since Hariyali Teej follows the lunar calendar and moves to a different date each year, while Independence Day is always fixed. This coincidence means many families will be balancing tricolor flags and green sarees,…
Quick answer: The story of Hanuman forgetting his own immense strength until reminded of it, and later flying across the ocean to help Rama find Sita, teaches kids that self-doubt can hide real strength, and that devotion and courage can accomplish what seems impossible. This is the version I tell my kids, and it’s become…
Quick answer: Good Independence Day poems for kids are short, easy to remember, and mention something concrete, the flag, freedom, gratitude toward freedom fighters, rather than abstract patriotic language a child doesn’t genuinely connect with. Here’s a set organized by age. For Nursery and Early Primary (Simple Two-Liners) “Our flag flies high, so proud and…
Quick answer: Good Independence Day wishes are short, genuine, and either express pride in the country or gratitude toward freedom fighters, rather than a generic line copied without thought. Here’s a curated set organized by who you’re sending it to, and by tone. Wishes for Family “Happy Independence Day! Proud to celebrate this day with…
Quick answer: The first Sawan Somvar of 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. Good Sawan Somvar wishes are short, warm, and mention either Shiva’s blessings or the spirit of devotion and family togetherness the day represents. Here’s a curated set organized by who you’re sending it to. Wishes Organized by Recipient 1. For Family (Parents,…
Quick answer: Sankashti Chaturthi is a monthly Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, falling on the fourth day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) each month. The word “Sankashti” means relief from difficulty, and devotees fast and pray to Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, for help overcoming challenges. Here’s a simplified version of the meaning…
