** Digital Download ** Your students will love completing this Diwali mini book. This mini book is for early readers: Pre-k, Kindergarten and 1st Grade. This Diwali mini book lets students and children read easy words and pair them with the scene on the page. Students can color in the pages for some fun! This PDF printable interactive activity includes: A black/white half page mini book for students to color and read A color half page mini book for the teacher to use as a guide, to laminate, and/or to add this mini book to their collection Diwali Mini Book displays information about: - In India they celebrate Diwali - Map of India - Flag of India - They speak Hindu - Diwali is the festival of lights - Diyas - The candle stands for good over evil - Diwali is in the religion Hinduism - Hinduism - Ganesh - Lashmi - Sheera - Vegetarian - Diwali This mini book works well for guided reading, small groups, literacy centers or whole group. This mini book includes 15 pages, each page has two on it so you can save on ink and paper! One page will print two books! Your students will love coloring in this Diwali Mini Book that teaches them to read and have fun! This product is a digital download only!

Discover the beauty of Hinduism with our 🕉️ Laxmi Hindu Goddess Coloring Pages in the Navaratri Coloring Book. Immerse yourself in the spiritual world with these printable coloring pages, capturing the essence of Laxmi and the divine grace of Devi. Whether you're a devoted follower or simply appreciate the artistry, our coloring book offers a unique experience. Bring these devotional drawings to life with vibrant colors, and let your creativity flow in a harmonious blend of tradition and artistry. 🎨 Perfect for Navratri ❤️ Embrace the richness of Hindu culture with our Navaratri Coloring Book today! Please Note: This is a digital download product, and no physical book will be shipped. Colors may appear differently when printed due to variations in printer settings.

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

This "All About India" booklet can be used for a basic country study in elementary grades! Each of the pages contains a basic fact and related illustration. Students can also color the graphics, making it a mini-coloring book as well. A FREE SPANISH copy included too !! This coloring booklet includes the following information: -Geography -Indian flag -Capital cities -Taj Mahal -Indian cuisine -Himalayas -Wildlife -Mahatma Gandhi -Tuk-Tuk (transportation) -tradition dance -Hinduism -Popular sport (cricket) -Quiz page#1 -Quiz page#2 -Answers Page -blank page for favorite facts PLEASE NOTE: In order to protect the intellectual property of myself, all downloads are only available in a fixed PDF format. Please make sure and view the item preview carefully before downloading! :) Thank you so much for your understanding! Happy teaching! ⭐⭐FOLLOW MY TPT STORE for more country booklets⭐⭐

This is a reproduction giclée print of the original "Saffron toucanet" painting by Polina Bright

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

Last week I shared the Free India Learning Packet. We’ve covered some basic facts and geography about India from that set and read about Ancient India in several of the books we’re using (Story of the World, Kingfisher Encyclopedia, etc.). Now that we covered some of the background about the ancient Indus Valley region, it was time to delve into some background about Hinduism. For the next couple of weeks,...

Mandalas have special significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. Here kids can color their own mandala filled with dogs, cats, and other cute pets.

Now in board book, the bold, bright colors of India leap off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling of how Ganesha came to write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he love

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

What is a mandala in Hinduism? What is the meaning of the mandala symbol in Hinduism? What is the spiritual significance of mandalas?

I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

Science and Technology have advanced phenomenally since the cradle of life evolved on earth thus expanding our vistas of knowledge. Yet there are a number of phenomena which science is unable to explain. One such important query is what is it which instills life in the body? Till date scientists have been unable to provide a

Last week I introduced balance and dove head-first into symmetrical balance. This week we’ll be taking a look at radial balance art. The interesting thing about radial art is that it is also always symmetrical. On the other hand, an artwork that displays symmetrical balance is not necessarily radial. Radial balance means that the artwork is symmetrical when you cut […]

Mandala coloring pages typically feature intricate geometric designs arranged in a circular pattern. These designs often incorporate repetitive shapes, symbols, and patterns that radiate from the center outward. Mandalas are derived from ancient spiritual and cultural traditions, notably Hinduism and Buddhism, where they symbolize the universe or the cosmos. The beauty of mandala coloring pages lies in their meditative quality. As you color each section, you can focus your mind, relax, and let go of stress. Many people find the process of coloring mandalas to be calming and therapeutic, helping them to achieve a sense of mindfulness and inner peace. Mandala coloring pages come in a variety of styles and complexities, ranging from simple designs suitable for children to highly detailed patterns that challenge adult colorists. Some mandalas may feature recognizable motifs, such as flowers, animals, or religious symbols, while others are purely abstract. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a creative outlet, coloring mandalas can be a delightful and rewarding experience. It's a wonderful way to unwind, express yourself, and engage in a form of self-care that nurtures both your mind and spirit.

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I’m sure you’ve all seen incredible mandala designs before, but are you actually aware of the meaning and history behind these complex works of art? The word mandala comes from the classical Indian language, Sanskrit,

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Mandalas have been used for centuries to focus the mind and create a meditation-like state. In Hinduism and Buddhism, they symbolize the universe and can be used as a tool during spiritual practices. The mandala is composed of geometric patterns in which everything interconnects, giving it an elegant yet intricate design. They can consist of […] More

This Mandala Coloring Book For Grown Ups Is The Creative's Way To Mindful Relaxation

This Mandala Coloring Book For Grown Ups Is The Creative's Way To Mindful Relaxation

Conch: Conch is symbol for luminance and purity. Gods are invited to rituals at the beginning by resonating conch .Conch is known as 'Sankham' in sanskrit and defined as Sam - Good & kham that means water. Totally sankham means a vessel which stores holy water. Generally, this conch is used to store pure water which is called 'Thirtha'. This water will be distributed and taken to remove negative energy. Cultural Importance: There is a cultural importance for sacred conch in the ancient Hindu rituals. Conch had taken birth when good and evil forces churned the milky ocean for immortal nectar. Once there was a demon king called Shankasura who theft 'Vedas' by defeating Devas. Devas prayed to Lord Vishnu and Lord Vishnu in Mastyavtar killed Shankasura and taken bones from ear and head which resembles in the shape of conch and blown as symbol of his victory. The sacred sound “OM” is generated when Lord Vishnu blown conch. According to Hindu ancient texts, Sun, Moon and Varuna reside at the bottom of conch. Lord Prajapathi will reside at upper part of the conch. All sacred rivers and waterfalls lay in the front position of conch. Whenever conch is blown, due to those sound waves coming from it kill all the diseases causing virus in the environment. Hence Conch has got its own importance in ayurveda. No temple should be opened without blowing Conch which was stated in Varahapurana. Blowing conch will attract sattva guna (positive energy) and creates a protective shield to the place where it was blown. Conch turned in right side will be used to keep in houses to gain money, calmness and development in life. Conch is kept in silver vessel or mud vessel by packing with red cloth. Conch shouldn't kept empty it should be filled with water or rice. Conch is used to give water to sun as arghyam. In yoga there is shanka mudra to control disorders of nervous system. Significance: All types of rituals were started by whistling the conch in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu carries conch called Panchajanyam. In the epic Mahabharata, Arjuna carries conch called Devadattam, Bhima has Pondram, Dharmaraju has Ananthavijayam, Nakula has Saghosha and Sahadeva has Manipuspakam. Whenever conch was echoed, it purifies the environment. Negative energies cannot tolerate the sound of conch. The sound of conch gives braveness, courage and happiness. A good conch when whistled echoes Om sound. Hindus believe that conch means nature and truth behind the nature. By whistling conch thyroid and para thyroid can be cured. Conch should be whistled by raising once head and closing eyes. These sound waves generated from conch will protect from spreading cholera and plague diseases. Vedas like Adharvana and Yajur states that sound waves from conch kill demons and negative energies. Brahma vyvartha purana states that water which is filled in conch will relieve from all types of diseases by detoxifying body and soul. The water filled in conch contains sulphur and calcium in high concentrations. People who are Stutters (disorder in speech) will get tremendous results by drinking conch water. The ash of conch is used in variety of Ayurvedic medicines. Original conchs will be available in kailash manasarovar, srilanka, maldivies, Lakshadweep and koramandal. Conches are of several types which are distinguished based on their shapes Right handed conch (spiral twists rightwards), left handed conch (spiral twists leftwards), Mouth opened conch. Ganesha Conch is used for to get nice education, victory, Luck, development of family and to overcome obstacles. This conch will eliminate Rahu graha dosha if worshipped daily. It resembles Lord Ganesh and one of the 8 symbols of lord Budha. People believe that it will give good results in export and import business if worshipped. It will give name and fame if it was kept in south direction in the living room of a house. It will give escalation in education when it is kept in north-east corner. It keeps good relations in family when it is kept in south-west direction. Interesting Facts: Conch has many health healing properties: The water which was kept in the conch for a night will cure all type of skin diseases when used in bathing. The water which was kept in the conch for a night in addition to rose water will give shining to hair and improves color of hair when used in head bath. The water which was kept in the conch for a night (12hours) will clean intestines and eliminates stomach pains when it is taken with empty stomach in the morning. The water which was kept in the conch for a night (12hours) will cure all types of eye diseases when eyes are washed with it. When conch was rubbed on face after bath will eliminate dark patches, wrinkles and gives glow to face. Kapila (Dark tanned) cow’s milk will be filled in conch and used in house purification rituals to eliminate any vastu doshas. Conch Varieties: Dakshanavrati Shank: This is most admirable conch for Goddess Lakshmi. Whoever worships this conch will see gradual development in life. This is Right handed conch (spiral twists rightwards) in white color with brown lines in spiral. Lord Kubera is governing south direction and he is the god for wealth so this conch will bring lot of money to the place where it was kept. This conch will be available in many sizes from small grain size to coconut size. These are very rare and available in the bottom depth of sea. These will clean the environment and removes negative energies in the place where it is kept. In a good right handed conch, we can see 3 or more horizontal lines from the top of conch. Vamavrati Shank: This is left handed conch (spiral twists Leftwards). It is easily available and used in spiritual practices. Original conch will give positive energy when it is whistled. According to Jyotish Sastra, whenever a person is suffering from planets due to the disposition in astro has to worship this conch. This conch will eliminate evil effects of planets and gives health, wealth, victory and peace. It will clean the atmosphere by eliminating negative energies. Gomukhi Shank: This conch resembles the face of a cow that is why it is named as Go - Cow, Mukhi - Face. Cow is considered as the scared animal from ancient Hinduism. This will give good results when it is worshipped. Worshipping gomukhi conch is equal to worshipping a cow. Kari Shank: This conch is very rare. Hindus believe that this is very strong and hard than an elephant. According to ancient texts, kari-elephant is admirable by goddess lakshmi and the color of shank compared to tail of God Nandi. This shank was tied to god nandi in many Shiva temples. This will give protection to children. Mothi Shank: Mothi means pearl. Pearl conch is available in the place where pearls avail. This holy conch is very pure and eliminates all evil effects caused by moon in astro and gives inner peace. This conch is available in a very clean place without any doshas. According to ayurveda, this conch has many medicinal uses. Pahari Shank: Pahari means mountain. This conch is available on mountains and it is very rare. The inner view of this conch shines like crystal quartz. It is same as right handed conch. This is used for goddess lakshmi. Tantriks used this conch in their practice. This conch has huge demand in market. Sthri Shank or Shankini: This is neither to worship nor to whistle. The upper area of this conch is very rough and covered with thorns. It will not echo good sounds when whistled and it is surrounded by retrograde circles. This conch will eliminate disturbed frequencies which attracts negative energy. This conch was used by Aghoras in their practice. Scientific Reasons: Usually, we can hear the sound of peaceful sea when it is kept near to the ear. This is not only a sound, it is echo of universe. This sound will eliminate negative energies in our body and reduces pollution on earth. Planets which are negative in astro can be cancelled by keeping conch in their house. Astrologers usually advice the position where to keep conch based on planetary position in the chart. Whenever conch was echoed, it will release sound waves which are in red color and turns to yellow circles and release rose cells when they mixed with environment. Sterilized vibration quality in conch when whistled will destroy virus and bacteria in the environment. Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose proved the power of conch scientifically. Person who blows conch regularly will not get affect by any lungs or respiratory diseases. Tuberculosis, Asthma, Influenza, Liver, Spleen diseases will be eradicated echoing conch. Conch showed significant results in reducing deaf and dumb in the people. Cochlea (inner part of ear) resemble like a conch. This part in the ear will transmit sound waves to brain. Sound waves reaches ear and they vibrate tympanum or eardrum in ear. The waves from the eardrum will be transmitted to cochiea by micro level bones and muscles. In this process pressure waves are produced and travelled through a tube which is in the shape of conch. Whenever conch waves reached eardrum it makes cochlea work actively. This makes improvement in reducing deaf and dumb in the people. The inner view of conch is positioned in spiral or snake spiral way and releases spiral energy when it is whistled. Living organisms’D.N.A arranged in Spiral double hexa molecular structure. Conch waves’ strengthens this structure in humans. Conch is not only related to traditions of Hinduism but when it is viewed in scientific way it is nectar to human life and also conch gives many medicinal values.