Namaste Everyone! Excited to Start This Cultural Journey With You.
Dear Parents, Educators, and Culture Enthusiasts/ Seekers,
I am Mrs Priyanka Rana, and I am excited to introduce myself as the new Community Manager for this wonderful platform dedicated to nurturing Indian culture and values among our young generations. While growing up, I was always fascinated by the richness of our traditions—the stories passed down by grandparents, the vibrant festivals, and the deep-rooted values that shape our identity. In today’s world, where technology and globalization are reshaping our world, it has become more important than ever to keep our cultural essence alive, especially for our next generation. As a mother to a teenage daughter, I understand the challenge of balancing modern influences with the wisdom of our heritage. I firmly believe that culture is not just something we teach—it’s something we imbibe, live, celebrate, and pass on in different ways with our children.
Our goal here is to turn Indian culture into an exciting adventure of discovery for kids.so they are not only learning about their heritage but also feel proud of it. This platform is not just a place for information; it’s a family, a community, and a space for meaningful discussions.
Why Indian Culture Matters for Kids Today
In today’s busy, fast-paced and tech savvy world, where influences from different cultures are easily accessible, kids can easily lose touch with their roots without understanding the importance of our culture and traditions. However, our Indian traditions hold timeless wisdom that can guide children to become more compassionate, respectful, and confident individuals in every path of life. Through-
Stories from Ramayana, and Mahabharata, teach morality, resilience, and wisdom.
Festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan instill the values of togetherness, gratitude, rightfulness, and love.
Our art forms like classical music, and dance etc nurture creativity and balancing and good health.
Concepts like ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ encourage unity amongst diversity and harmony.
Simple things like touching elders’ feet, reciting shloka every morning, or eat connect us to our deeper roots.
Stories from Panchatantra inculcate moral values and difference between good and bad through animal characters.
Through engaging content, discussions, and activities, we aim to help children understand, embrace, and celebrate Indian values, making them an integral part of their identity.
What to Expect From Us?
As a community, we believe that learning should be fun and also interactive Here’s what you can look forward to:
1. Story time Sessions
Stories always attract our attention and influence us From the wisdom of Panchatantra and our Puranic Tales and stories to the fascinating adventures of Sri Hanuman and Sri Krishna, we’ll bring Indian traditional/ Puranic stories and folktales to life in a fun and engaging way for kids.
2. Importance of Festivals and Rituals
Why do we light diyas on Diwali? Why is Holi celebrated? Why don’t we offer tusi patta in Sri Ganesh Puja? Every festival and tradition in India has a reason and deep meaning behind it. We’ll decode these customs in an interesting way that’s easy for kids to understand.
3. Activities & DIYs
What better way to learn about culture than through hands-on activities? Expect fun DIY rangoli lessons/ tutorials, storytelling and plays by children, folk art workshops, and festive crafts that children can try at home and sharing the videos and pictures on this platform!
4. Moral Lessons & Indian Ethics for Kids
The values of honesty, gratitude, respect, and compassion are at the heart of Indian culture. Through simple discussions, relatable examples, and engaging challenges, we’ll help children apply these values in their daily lives.
5. Food & Ayurveda for Young Minds
In today’s time of fast –food lovers, shifting young childrens taste buds to Indian food could be tricky. Indian food is not just about flavors—it’s about health, balance, and tradition! We’ll explore topics like why our parents and grandparents love ghee- its benefits, how turmeric helps build immunity, and how Normal Indian food is balanced (with all essential components). Simple, fun, and nutritious!
6. Parenting & Teaching Resources
For parents / seekers and educators, we’ll share tips, activities, and discussion ideas to help instill Indian values in kids effortlessly and naturally in day to day life.
A Community That Grows Together
The beauty of our culture is in its diversity and ever-evolving nature. Every family has a unique tradition, every household has their own stories. That’s what makes this community special—we learn from each other!
I would like request you to share your experiences, childhood memories, and ideas. Whether it’s a bedtime story your mother/grandmother used to tell you or a special family ritual you follow every year, let’s bring our collective wisdom together to inspire the next generation!
Let’s Start the Conversation!
To open up the conversation, I'd love to hear your take
Your favorite bedtime stories which your grandmother/ mother used to tell you which you remember and cherish even today. Also you tell that story to your kids as well
Drop your answers in the comments! Let’s create a space where learning about our culture is fun, interactive, and something children look forward to!
Looking forward to an exciting journey ahead with all of you!
Warm Regards,
