Celebrate Navaratri with chanting, creativity and a little festive fun.
This Navaratri, children are invited to join a two-hour online workshop where they will learn a Devi chant and create their own Durga Maa face mask.
Guided by Nithyashree Ganesh & Srilakshmi, the workshop brings together prayer and a hands-on craft activity to help children connect with the spirit of Navaratri.
Children will be introduced to Yā Devī Sarvabhūteṣu, a sacred verse that reminds us that Devi, the Mother Goddess, is present in all beings and in many forms.
Learning the chant offers children a way to practise devotion, focus and discipline, build confidence and connect with their cultural traditions. It also invites them to see kindness, courage and goodness as ways of honouring the divine presence within each person.
What Children Will Explore
Learn a Devi Chant
Yā Devī Sarvabhūteṣu
Learn to chant this sacred verse and explore its meaning in a simple, accessible way.
Discover Durga Maa’s Face & Crown
Understand the basic elements of a Durga Maa face and her mukut (crown) before beginning the craft activity.
Create the Mask Base
Make a simple face mask using thick paper or chart paper as the base.
Design the Details
Add the crown, eyes, jewellery and other details to bring the mask to life.
Make It Your Own
Use colours, coloured paper and craft materials to personalise the mask in your own way.
Complete Your Durga Maa Mask
Bring the pieces together, add the finishing touches and attach thread or ribbon to tie the mask.
Wear & Share
Wear your completed mask and share your creation with the group.
Materials Required
Please keep these materials ready before the workshop:
- Thick white paper or chart paper
- Coloured paper
- Crayons, colour pencils or sketch pens
- Pencil and eraser
- Scissors
- Glue
- Thread or ribbon to tie the mask
- Optional: sequins, stickers, glitter, beads, wool or other decorative materials
- Newspaper or an old sheet to cover the work area
A parent or caregiver should be available to help with cutting and tying the mask if needed.
Every mask can be different.
For children aged 7–14.
Join us online via Zoom on 18 October 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM IST, for an afternoon of Devi chanting and Durga Maa mask making.
And don’t forget to dress up in your festive ethnic wear! 😊
Facilitators
Nithyashree Ganesh
Nithyashree Ganesh is a dedicated yoga teacher whose path is rooted deeply in Bhakti, Jnana, and the transformative power of sacred sound. With a natural gift for mantra chanting, pranayama, and guided meditation, she brings together tradition, science, and heartfelt devotion in every session. Her classes often weave in knowledge from classical texts—creating a space where students can learn, reflect, and experience yoga beyond the mat.
She is currently pursuing the study of Sama Veda, along with the Yoga Shastra of the Bhagavad Gita, enriching her teaching with authenticity and lived experience.
For Nithya, yoga is both practice and prayer. She believes in showing up each day with sincerity, deepening her understanding through self-reflection and seeking guidance from her Guru.
Beyond teaching, Nithya is an enthusiastic traveller, trekker, reader, and student of music, always exploring new terrains—inner and outer. With a warm presence and a grounded approach, she brings clarity, devotion, and inspiration to every class she leads.
Nithyashree is the facilitator for the Mantra chanting classes at BYK.
Srilakshmi
Rooted in creativity and compassion, Srilakshmi brings a gentle, student-centered approach to teaching. With a natural love for art, craft, psychology, and mental well-being, she enjoys creating spaces where students can express themselves freely and grow with confidence. She especially thrives in offline classes with children, where her creativity and understanding of young minds truly shine.
Deeply inspired by the meditative and self-awareness practices of Yoga, she continues to learn and evolve through regular sadhana, online study, and personal exploration of mental health and personal development.
Calm, patient, and observant, she centres herself through balance, awareness, and consistency — the same values she shares with her students.
Outside her practice, she enjoys art, craft, reading, and learning new creative skills — hobbies that naturally enrich her classes with colour, imagination, and joy.
Srilakshmi facilitates Art, Craft and Child Psychology classes at BYK
