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Sacred images, thoughtful questions

Begin with Ganesh Ji and a thoughtful new beginning, then meet Hanuman Ji through helpful strength. Continue with Shri Krishna, Shri Ram, Shiv Ji, Durga Maa, Saraswati Maa and Lakshmi Maa at your own pace. Look at the linked reference images with a grown-up. Compare the symbols in our illustrations with the linked reference artworks.

8 readingsAbout 48 minutes of reading

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  1. Ganesh Ji sits beneath a flowering tree with four arms, a bowl of sweets and a small mouse beside his cushion
    Reading 1 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Ganesh Ji: symbols and new beginnings

    Who is Ganesha? A family introduction to Ganesh Ji, the elephant head, sweets and mouse, with connected stories and a free thoughtful-beginnings worksheet.

    Wonder together: What do you notice before someone explains the image?

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  2. Hanuman Ji stands with joined hands beside a river, his tail visible and a gada resting against a rock
    Reading 2 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Hanuman Ji: courage, devotion and care

    Who is Hanuman? Meet Shri Ram's devoted companion, explore his appearance and story symbols, and make a small helping plan with a free family worksheet.

    Wonder together: Which detail helps you recognise Hanuman Ji?

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  3. Shri Krishna plays a flute beneath a flowering tree, with a white cow resting near the river
    Reading 3 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Shri Krishna: music, friendship and care

    Who is Krishna? Explore Shri Krishna's flute, childhood stories and friendship with Sudama, then make a free friendship activity sheet together.

    Wonder together: Which details help you recognise Krishna in this image?

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  4. Shri Ram stands in a flowering palace garden with a bow at rest and an open welcoming hand
    Reading 4 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Shri Ram: family, friendship and responsibility

    Who is Rama? Meet Shri Ram, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman through the Ramayana, with gentle story links and a free thoughtful-promises activity.

    Wonder together: Who can you recognise beside Shri Ram in a group image?

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  5. Shiva with the crescent moon, third eye and rudraksha beads
    Reading 5 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Shiva: symbols to notice

    A crescent moon, a third eye and a dancing form: learn to notice Shiva’s symbols and ask thoughtful questions about sacred art.

    Wonder together: How is ‘I see a crescent’ different from ‘Why is the crescent there?’

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  6. Durga sits peacefully on her lion, holding traditional symbolic objects
    Reading 6 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Durga: courage that protects

    Meet Durga Maa through her lion, many arms and a story of protection. Then make a three-step plan for helping someone safely.

    Wonder together: Choose one detail in Durga Maa’s image. What do you see, and what would you like to know about it?

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  7. Saraswati plays the veena with a book, prayer beads and a swan nearby
    Reading 7 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Saraswati: learning and the arts

    Meet Saraswati Maa through her symbols and celebrations. Practise a small creative idea, listen to a partner and record what you discover.

    Wonder together: Which interests you most today: a word, a picture or a rhythm? What would you like to try?

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  8. Lakshmi sits on a lotus in a flourishing garden with elephants by the pond
    Reading 8 · Guide6 min read

    Meet Lakshmi: prosperity and care

    Meet Lakshmi Maa through the lotus, prosperity and welcome. Notice everyday support and make a care map with room for gratitude and sharing.

    Wonder together: What helped make a meal or a family reading possible besides the things that were bought?

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