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Row of lit clay diyas in a family prayer room during Pitru Paksha

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Why We Light Lamps for Ancestors We Never Met: A Pitṛ Pakṣa Story for Families

How do you honour a great-great-grandmother you only know from a faded photograph? One simple story, and a row of clay lamps, can help children understand Pitṛ Pakṣa.

Ranjitha · · 3 min read

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Bring these stories to life with your child

Shlokas, stories, and hands-on activities in small live online classes.