Cartoon image from Early Years HQ of the Hindu Prince, Rama, his wife, Sita and his brother Lakshmana. Hanuman the monkey god, a golden deer and Ravana the 10 headed demon king are also present. These are the main characters in a story linked to the Hindu festival of Diwali and they all wear beautiful golden jewellery

Our RE learning this half term is all about two festivals of light - the Hindu festival of Diwali and the Christian festival of Christmas.  Ask us about stories linked to Diwali traditions - we should be able to tell you about Rama and Sita and the Goddess Lakshmi.  Next week we begin to explore the Christian nativity story.

Gallery Images
A picture of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. She sits in a lotus flower which floats on water and has four arms. Money pours from one of her hand and she wears lots of golden jewellery.
Cartoon image from Early Years HQ of the Hindu Prince, Rama, his wife, Sita and his brother Lakshmana. Hanuman the monkey god, a golden deer and Ravana the 10 headed demon king are also present. These are the main characters in a story linked to the Hindu festival of Diwali and they all wear beautiful golden jewellery