Hi Aavya. The pandal was full of lights, drums and people. Ma Durga stood tall with ten arms and a smiling lion. Aavya looked up and up, and Ma's hand slipped away. Suddenly there were only legs and saris everywhere. Aavya's heart beat like the dhak drum. The first thought was, run and find her. But Aavya remembered what Ma had said at home. If you are lost, stand still. Why? Because a running child is hard to find, and a still child is easy. Aavya stood beside the lion and told the auntie at the flower stall, my Ma's name is Rina, and this is her number. The auntie made a call. Ma came running and held Aavya tight. Aavya, Ma Durga has ten hands. Your Ma has two, so hold one tight. And if it slips, stand still.
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Which festival story should kids hear?
Start with the festival that is coming up. In October, Durga Puja and Dussehra, then Diwali and Bhai Dooj.
What do these stories teach?
To stand still if lost in a crowd, to hold a hand when scared, to be gentle with animals, to share, and to join in a neighbour's festival.
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