
Diwali 2026: The Story, the Dates and How to Celebrate With Your Children
Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. The story of Rama and Sita, this year’s dates, and five simple ways to celebrate the festival of lights with your children.
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Festivals, prayers and the values behind them, written for children and parents.
Sai School has taught children values every Saturday since 1995. These stories explain the festivals we celebrate together, from Diwali to Holi, and the meaning behind the prayers and chants children learn with us. Each one is written so parents can read it with their children at home. New stories are added through the year.

Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. The story of Rama and Sita, this year’s dates, and five simple ways to celebrate the festival of lights with your children.

Ganesha Charanam Sharanam Ganesha is a short devotional chant to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. How the chant brings a sense of calm and focus, and why it is a simple and joyful chant to share with children.

The story of Prahlad, his cruel father and Holika’s fire, explained for families. Why people throw colours at Holi, what the festival teaches children about truth and forgiveness, the 2027 dates and five simple ways to celebrate at home.