We live in Kolkata, Howrah and at Kolkata, Durga puja is widely celebrated. We all love to enjoy and celebrate every moment of nine days. Kids especially have fun with their families and friends. At many places in India, people celebrate Durga puja. But the significance of this festival is something else at Kolkata. Today, through this blog, we will not only let you know about the top pre-school in Howrah but also the festival’s importance and fun activities kids can do.
From the sixth day of puja, schools, colleges and offices closes till the tenth day. During this time, we all do pujas, hawanas and also visits many pandals to worship goddess Durga. Kolkata is well-known for pandals, because every year there is a theme based pandal. Children after visiting those pandals, gain deep knowledge about themes and why they are made. Like other schools, our school also lays importance of this festival before kids. Teachers of the Doon Techno School are very much experienced in their respective fields. They are the ones who have the ability to solve kids’ problems and clear their doubts regarding their studies. Our school teachers let students know all about Indian culture, mythology, and values.
Given below are few activities and life lessons students can learn from the story of Goddess Durga.
Understanding the importance of Durga Puja
Durga puja is celebrated to honour goddess Durga, who symbolises strength, courage and the triumph of good over evil. According to Hindu mythology, she defeated MAHISHASURA and many other rakshasas as well. Our school teachers let children the importance of good over evil, inner strength and courage can help us face challenges.
Fun activities for kids during Durga puja
Here are some of the fun activities for kids during Durga puja given by the teachers of the top play school in Howrah –
- Drawing and colouring Maa Durga
- Storytelling sessions
- Crafting mini pandals at home
- Learning festive songs and rhymes
- Cooking simple prasad with parents
- Visiting pandals as a learning trip
Drawing and colouring Maa Durga
This is one of the fun activities for kids of Doon Techno School. Parents as well as school teachers may give white sheets to students, so that they can draw the picture of maa Durga, the lion, Mahishasura and as well as another god and goddess. Through this, they could visualise the cultural aspects of the festival.
Storytelling sessions
Our top pre-school in Howrah also organises storytelling sessions for the students. Through this session, students could know the tale of Mahishasura and Durga maa as short tales. Interactive storytelling encourages our school children to ask questions and think deeply.
Crafting mini pandals at home
This is also one of the fun activities done by the students. They really enjoy in crafting mini pandals at home. Kids could use clay, paper and some more eco-friendly materials to make their own small pandals. This is how they could become more creative.
Learning festive songs and rhymes
Our Doon Techno School teachers teach children how to sing festival songs and how to recite rhymes as well. Singing together develops cultural pride and a sense of belonging.
Cooking simple prasad with parents
Children can join parents in making simple prasad like khichdi, fruits, or sweets. Helping in the kitchen not only excites kids but also gives them a chance to appreciate food traditions.
Visiting pandals as a learning trip
Why not to enjoy and celebrate if you are from Kolkata? parents can take children to nearby pandals, explaining the themes, idols and rituals in simple language. They also encourage children to note down everything in their mind, to notice the art, music and decoration.
Conclusion
When children learn the values of Durga Puja while enjoying fun activities, the festival becomes more than just a holiday—it becomes a foundation for building character and cultural pride. CBSE school admission open in Howrah for sessions 2026-2027. Enroll at Doon Techno School today.
