Krishna Janmashtami Activities for Kids
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
Books on Krishna
Books are wonderful additions to traditional Janmashtami celebrations - use them to create storytelling and drama activities. These are some Krishna books we love for kids.
Krishna Janmashtami Activities for Kids
This is a cross-post of the Krishna Janmashtami activities I posted on Instagram. Click to go to links/video tutorials.
Krishna Themed Shadow Puppet Show
Here is how to do shadow puppet storytelling (step by step).
For this Krishna Janmashtami activity, children can make simple shadow puppets of baby Krishna, butter pots, dahi handi and other characters from Krishna's stories using black paper or cardboard.
Attach each puppet to a stick or straw, then set up a white cloth or paper screen with a lamp or torch behind it. The children stand behind the screen and move their puppets so that their shadows appear on the other side.
Choose a simple Krishna story and let the children act it out through the shadows. They can also experiment with moving the puppets closer to or farther from the light to see how the shadows become bigger or smaller. An adult can narrate the story, or older children can create their own dialogue.
A bedsheet, a lamp and homemade puppets are all you need for this activity. It is a simple way to combine Janmashtami storytelling, imaginative play and learning about light and shadows.
Birth of Krishna Drama
Here are some great ideas to enact birth of Krishna in your community or school.
Rangoli Art (Floor Decoration Art)
This is loved by both grown-ups and children.
Check out this short video too for a lovely peacock feather rangoli.
Krishna Crafts
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Krishna Themed Art Work
Simple Krishna Drawing
Watercolor Painting of Krishna Painting Step by Step (a bit advanced)
Krishna Drawing (Advanced)
5 Janmashtami Craft Ideas
Peacock Feather Making
Newspaper Flute Craft
👉Find more posts on Krishna crafts in our FB group.
Krishna Themed Worksheets
A fun way to integrate Krishna Janmashtami into play-learn activities is with our Krishna themed worksheets! Check out our Krishna Janmashtami Printables here.
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