Six Fun Activities For Kids To Try Out This Ram Navami

Ram Navami is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in India. As per the Hindu scriptures, Lord Ram was born on the auspicious day of Ram Navami in Ayodhya. The majority of the devotees believe that Lord Ram is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Ram Navami Celebrations

As per some Hindu scholars, Lord Ram was born during the afternoon hours of the day and hence, that is the holiest time to perform Ram Navami puja. The chanting of Shri Ram’s name and mantras are an integral part and are sung with happiness and positivity. The celebrations at Ayodhya are quite remarkable and one of the most beautiful sights to witness. On the holy day of the Ram Navami Puja, Ayodhya is decorated with lights and devotees visit the temple. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the devotees used to take a dip in the Sarayu river before visiting the Ram temple.

Importance of Ram Navami

As already mentioned, Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of the descent of Lord Vishnu, an avatar of God Ram on Earth. Ram was born in Ayodhya to Queen Kausalya and King Dasharatha. Lord Ram is also an important central figure in the Hindu epic- Ramayana- a popular text that has a great significance not only in India but also throughout Southeast Asia.

About Navratri and Dussehra

Navratri means nine nights, while Dussehra is a cultural festival of great significance in India. As per the great Hindu epic Ramayana, Lord Rama fought Ravana in a battle that lasted for 9 days, and on the tenth day of the battle Rama killed Ravana and that is celebrated as Dussehra. Dussehra is also known as Vijayadashami and the day is also observed as the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Dussehra is celebrated to mark the win of good over evil.

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Navratri Colors of 2021

Devotees of Goddess Durga get dressed in the designated colors for the festivities.
i) Day 1- Pink
ii) Day 2- Yellow
iii) Day 3- Saffron
iv) Day 4- Green
v) Day 5- White
vi) Day 6- Orange
vii) Day 7- Blue
viii) Day 8- Red
ix) Day 9- Red, and Pink

To make the Ram Navami celebrations memorable for your kids, we have curated an extensive and helpful guide, focusing on the different activities that you can undertake with your children.

1. Decorate Dandiya Sticks for Garba and Dandiya

Ram Navami is celebrated all across the country in different forms. In the Indian state of Gujarat, men, women, and children gather and dance every night on different songs and beats. The dance that is quite popular in this state is Garba and Dandiya. Navratri brings in Garba and Dandiya raas. Therefore, to make your celebrations special, you can undertake the activity of decorating your dandiya sticks with your kids.

i) Raw Materials You’ll Need

a) Wooden Sticks- 1 pair

b) Colorful glitter tapes in different colors such as blue, green, red, and silver.

ii) Method

a) As a first and foremost step, you need to arrange for wooden sticks that will form the base for your dandiya.

b) You can research and order it online from different websites such as Amazon, or Itsy Bitsy.

c) Once you have your dandiya sticks in hand all you need to do is to cover those sticks with different color tapes.

d) For instance, you can cover 1/3rd portion of the stick with one color, 1/3rd with another, and so on.

Isn’t this easy? Now, you are all ready to show off your latkas and jatakas.

2. DIY Dussehra Cards for Family and Friends

We believe that every festival and occasion is incomplete without a greeting card. And what could be a better way to make your loved ones feel special is by gifting them a personalized greeting card. Let’s take a look at the simple way of making the most creative Dussehra greeting cards at home.

i) Raw Materials You’ll Need

a) Colored Sheets

b) Scissors

c) Glue

d) Stickers

e) Picture Cut-Outs

ii) Method

a) To make a DIY greeting card, you will need a colored sheet of alternate colors.

b) With the help of a scale and a marker create borders on all the sides of the sheet.

c) For picture cut-outs, you can use colorful images revolving around Dussehra and Navratri festivities.

d) To add an element of cuteness to your card, you can cut out the images in different shapes.

e) Now using the glue, ask your kid to stick the pictures on the card.

f) To make the greeting card more appealing, you can make a collage of the images.

g) Lend a final touch to your greeting card by sticking some fun stickers and making it attractive and colorful at the same time.

Voila, your greeting cards are ready to be posted!

3. Colorful Rangoli

Whether it’s Diwali or Dussehra, every Indian festival is incomplete without colorful and beautiful rangolis. Let’s see how you can make Rangolis with your little artists.

i) Raw Materials You’ll Need

a) Small Plastic Sieve

b) Rangoli Powder in Different Colors

c) Rangoli Stencils

ii) Method

a) For making Rangoli with your kids, all you have to do is to draw different patterns and designs using a rangoli stencil.

b) Once the design is made, you can ask your children to fill in the design with different colors.

c) Ask them to color the rangoli the same way, they will color in their drawing books.

Well, your colorful rangoli is ready to welcome your guests with warmth and positivity.

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4. Painted DIY Diyas

Diyas are a great way to lighten up your festive mood. It is a great craft for children, not only is it easy but it will look beautiful too. You can use diyas to amp up your rangoli and lend a dramatic touch to your festive decoration.

i) Raw Materials You’ll Need

a) Diyas

b) Acrylic Paints

c) Paint Brushes

d) Pearls

e) Glitter

ii) Method

a) Before you start painting the diyas, make sure that you immerse them in water for some time and dry them. This is done so that the diya does not absorb too much paint.

b) Once dried, ask your kids to paint them in their favorite color.

c) Moreover, you can ask them to decorate their diyas the way they want and let them show off their creative skills.

d) You can ask them to place the diyas around the rangoli.

Tadaa, your diyas are ready to spread smiles all around.

5. Elephant Wall Hanging

The majority of the children love elephants and this is one craft that they will thoroughly enjoy themselves. You can also use this as a decoration idea at your front door entrance and even enhance your Golu display.

i) Raw Materials You’ll Need

a) Chart Paper

b) Shiny or Glittery Craft Paper

c) Glitter

d) Sequins, Beads, and Pearls

e) Satin Ribbon

f) Black Marker

g) Glue

ii) Method

a) Start by making a neat outline of an elephant on colored chart paper. You can also take out the printout of the elephant and cut it along the edges of the chart paper.

b) Now using the shiny craft paper, cut out squares and ask your children to paste it in the middle portion of the elephant’s body.

c) With glitter, ask your kids to decorate the elephant’s legs and head.

d) To make the elephant hanging look festive, you can also add pearls, sequins, and beads of your choice.

e) With the help of a satin ribbon, make a loop at the top and hang it over the main entrance.

Amp up your Ram Navami celebrations with this elephant hanging.

6. Paper Garlands

Did you know that you could even use the flowers made out of paper and make way for eco-friendly Ram Navami celebrations?

i) Raw Materials You’ll Need

a) Crepe Paper

b) Rubber Band

c) Craft Glue

d) Long and Sturdy String

e) Glitter Pen

ii) Method

a) Using the crepe paper, cut out rectangular shapes of a particular color, for instance, pink, and place them on top of each other.

b) Now carefully hold them in place and fold them in a zig-zag manner.

c) Parents should help their kids for better results.

d) Once you have completely folded the stack of rectangular papers, secure the center with a rubber band.

e) In this stage, you are supposed to cut out the sharp edges of the paper to give it an around look.

f) With utmost precision, evenly spread out the folds so that it resembles a flower.

g) Following a similar procedure, make more flowers of different colors and tie them to your doorway.

Let these colorful paper flowers make your Ram Navami celebrations more worthy and special.

Final Verdict

The best thing about the festive season is that everyone in the family right from the eldest to the youngest member gets involved in all the pre-festival preparations. Moreover, Navratri and Dussehra are the perfect occasions to get creative and try out some super cool and easy DIY decoration ideas. Today, the little kids love being involved in the preparation process and they like to take responsibility, and it makes them feel special and important.

While in Southern India, the households are busy preparing themselves for the Golu display, in Western India people are busy gearing up for dandiya and Garba Raas. Similarly in North India, the Rami Navami celebrations are completed by Dussehra. Give your celebrations a new twist with PiggyRide.

At PiggyRide, you can explore a comprehensive range of online art and craft classes that will enable your children to explore their creativity levels to the greatest potential. And the best part about our online art and craft classes is that you can also explore our free workshop section and don’t let the creativity hamper.
So, wear your creative hats and let the creative journey of your little kids begin!