Navratri 2026 · Kids and family

Navratri Storytelling Ideas for Classrooms and Assemblies

Short scripts and prompts for students presenting the story of Mahishasura or the Ramayana.

Three assembly formats

FormatApproach
5-minute storyDurga and Mahishasura as a story of courage, without graphic details
Regional showcasesmall groups present Gujarat, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka traditions
Values themenine students each present one quality such as discipline, courage, care or clarity

Classroom accuracy

Explain that sacred stories are part of religious tradition and that not all Hindu families celebrate identically. Avoid treating Indian culture as a single costume, dance or food.

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    Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday 11 October.

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