If you celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in these ways, your child will be happy and will also learn good values

Make an eco-friendly Ganesha idol

Make an eco-friendly Ganesha idol with children this Ganesh Chaturthi. The plaster of Paris (POP) idols available in the market are harmful to the environment, so make an idol of Ganesha yourself with clay, flour or wet mud.

This will not only make children sensitive towards the environment but will also develop creativity and patience in them.

Share Ganesha stories with children

On Ganesh Chaturthi, tell stories related to Lord Ganesha to children. Such as how Lord Ganesha was born, how he/she was called ‘Vighnaharta’ and how he/she did great things with his/her intelligence.

These stories will inculcate devotion and religiosity towards Lord Ganesha along with moral values ​​in children.

DIY Ganesh Chaturthi Decorations

Involve children in decorating the house on Ganesh Chaturthi. Give them the work of crafting. Decorate with colorful paper, flowers and natural materials for Ganesh Chaturthi puja with children.

Also, give children the task of making rangolis for Ganesha. This will not only improve their art but will also give them an opportunity to express their creativity. Also, while doing it, they will also be a part of the festival preparations.

Make special dishes on Ganesh Chaturthi

Prepare special dishes for Ganesh Chaturthi with children. Teach children recipes for sweets like modaks and laddus. Teach children that modaks are Lord Ganesha’s favourite dish.

Also, involve kids in the preparation of other traditional home-made recipes like Puran Poli, Payasam or Kheer.

The importance of prayer and meditation

Explain the importance of prayer and meditation to children. Involve children in morning and evening prayers, teach them to chant Ganesh mantra. Along with this, make children develop the habit of sitting in meditation for a while. This will give peace to their mind and increase their ability to concentrate. This will help in making them mentally and spiritually strong.