1 NOVEMBER, 2024 – DIWALI

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Diwali, or Deepavali, commonly called the “Festival of Lights”, is a five day autumn festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide.  It is also honoured by Sikhs, and is of significance to Jain and Buddhist communities since it celebrates not only the triumphant return of Rama and Sita to their capital, Ayodhya, but many other events involving various other deities.  Diwali offers a great opportunity for you to bring your classroom alive with its breadth of rich, colourful culture. It is never too late to celebrate; we provide special Diwali sessions throughout October and November, even into early December!

Happy Diwali!

Staynor Hall Community Primary Academy, Selby

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Krishna was extremely calm and patient with our children and it’s safe to say they loved their workshop looking at a traditional Hindu wedding. The resources were amazing and the children had a fabulous time wearing traditional dress and experiencing the customs. Krishna was very insightful and put things across in a child friendly way to make the concepts approachable for the children.

Thank you!

Vicky
Staynor hall

Kingsacre Primary School, Braunton, Devon

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Dear Krishna,

Thank you for your email. I was planning to email you this evening to say thank you to yourself and Indri.

What a fantastic morning we had! Neither the staff or children could stop talking about their sessions for the rest of the day. Indri was incredibly knowledgable and engaging. The children were hooked and fully engaged for the full duration of their session. The wide variety of resources and artefacts had the children asking lots of questions and engaging in the topic of Hinduism with curiosity like we’ve never seen before. No one wanted their session to end! The whole process from enquiry, to booking, to the day itself was smooth and there was excellent customer service.

We will definitely be making a booking for future years!

Thank you once again for offering such a great experience!

Best wishes,

Paul

St. Mary’s CE Middle School, Puddletown, Dorset

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‘I would thoroughly recommend the Hinduism Education Service. Their workshops are informative, as well as lots of fun for pupils. They bring with them a wealth of resources to engage the children and also provide valuable guidance for RE teachers on how to teach the religion.’

With thanks and best wishes,

Julia Goy

Keeble Gateway Academy, Thirsk

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Good afternoon Krishna,

Thank you so much for a wonderful RE day.

We were lucky very that Krishna and Indri completed a programme to suit the needs of all our children aged from 3-9. Our children loved learning about all of the wonderful stories Indri had to tell as well as having the opportunity to dance and dress like a Hindu child.

Many thanks,

Katie

17TH APRIL, 2024 – RAMA NAVAMI

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Lord Rama appeared on Earth many thousands of years ago during the Hindu age of Treta, on the ninth day of the waxing moon, in the Indian lunar calendar’s month of Chaitra (March-April).  Each year Hindus celebrate this day as Lord Rama’s birthday (or “appearance day”, since Rama does not actually take birth like a mortal being).  The Rama Navami puja rituals, chanting of Shri Rama, and other celebrations take place in the hours just before noon, reaching their peak at 12.00 noon, the moment of the Lord’s appearance.

St. Botolph’s CE Academy, Knottingley, West Yorks.

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Hi!

I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU so much for the workshop this morning. It was absolutely fantastic and the children didn’t stop talking about it all day!! I am so sorry the weather wasn’t on our side with transporting things to and from the car but we got there is the end. But just wanted to say thank you again. It was fantastic!!!

Thank you
Sophie

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy, Newark, Notts.

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Hi Krishna

 

I would just like to thank you and Indri for the amazing Hindu workshops that Indri delivered.  The children loved them and enjoyed learning new things, they are still talking about it now.

Thank you once again and look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Regards,

Trish xx

Narasingha Jayanti, 4th May 2023

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This festival celebrates the appearance of  the fourth of the Dashavatars, the ten main incarnations of Lord Vishnu. He saved the devoted young boy Prahlada from his tyrannical father Hiranyakashipu and thus exemplifies compassion through assertive protection of the weak and vulnerable. The story is connected to the Holi festival and is retold on this day in dramatic fashion. Narasingha is mainly worshipped by Vaishnavas who seek His protection against all evil forces both internal and external.

Sunday, 24th March 2024-Holi

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Holi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world.  Following Diwali, it is considered the second biggest festival on the Hindu calendar.  Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours due to the playful practice of throwing coloured powders over one another in the streets and open places.

The Holi festival is named after Holika, the aunt of Prince Prahlad, who unsuccessfully attempted to aid her wicked brother Hiranyakashipu by casting the little boy into the flames of a fire.   Students will enjoy discovering this story with its many twists and turns, and its timeless theme of celebrating child protection.

Holi is celebrated all over India, but the celebrations that take place in the region of Braj (near New Delhi), where Lord Krishna appeared and had his pastimes 5000 years ago, are cherished with most affection by many Hindus.