Navratri 2026 · Kids and family

Creating a Navratri Family Altar Together

Giving kids specific jobs, like arranging flowers or polishing the brass bells, to build ownership of the space.

Give children real jobs

JobAge-friendly version
Flowerssort colors or place petals
Bell/brass itemswipe with a dry cloth under supervision
Daily color carddraw or write the day’s color and Goddess name
Prasad setupcount bowls/spoons or place fruit
Story cornerchoose a book or picture for the day
Cleanupreturn safe items to storage

Ownership without unsafe responsibility

Do not assign open flames, heavy idols, sharp tools or hot food to young children. The goal is participation and belonging, not ceremonial perfection.

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    Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday 11 October.

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