What is Divali? Aim: to understand the story of the Ramayana (L3/4). Goal: to consider why Divali is important to Hindus (L5/6). Team worker

Who? When? Festivals What? Why? Where? How?

Hindu Festivals There are many festivals in Hinduism. Some Hindus think that some festivals are more important than others – this might be because of where they live or which deity they have chosen to worship. Hindu festivals are joyful occasions but they have a serious side too. They are based on stories in the Hindu scriptures and have important moral meanings. Most festivals take place annually and involve performing puja.

DIVALI THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS RAVANA LAKSHMI RAMA AND SITA HANUMAN Memory map – what can you learn about Divali? Show the slide for 10 seconds at a time then switch on, then back. Feedback. HANUMAN

In your pairs, try to arrange the story of the Ramayana in order. Brain Time In your pairs, try to arrange the story of the Ramayana in order.

A prince called Rama was married to a princess called Sita. THE RAMAYANA A prince called Rama was married to a princess called Sita.

They had been banished to live in the forest with Rama’s brother Lakshman, by his stepmother, as she wanted her son to be King.

Ravana, the ten headed Demon, saw Sita and planned to kidnap her Ravana, the ten headed Demon, saw Sita and planned to kidnap her. He magically created a golden deer. Sita asked Rama to capture it for her.

The demon king disguised himself as an old man and tricked Sita The demon king disguised himself as an old man and tricked Sita. He kidnapped her and flew away on his chariot back to his island, Lanka.

Rama and Lakshman searched for Sita Rama and Lakshman searched for Sita. Finally, they asked Hanuman, general of the monkey army, for help.

He found Sita imprisoned on the island of Lanka He found Sita imprisoned on the island of Lanka. Hanuman, Rama and Lakshman prepared themselves for battle.

One of the greatest battles ever seen took place One of the greatest battles ever seen took place. The fighting lasted for ten whole days.

It looked as though Ravana was going to win, until Rama borrowed a special bow and arrow from the gods. Rama shot Ravana and the battle was won.

Rama rescued Sita and they decided to go home Rama rescued Sita and they decided to go home. As it got dark, the people of the kingdom put out little oil lamps (divas) in their windows to show the way home.

Everyone was happy and Rama and Sita became king and queen and ruled over the kingdom.

Now every year Hindus remember this story at Divali by lighting diva lights inside their homes and setting off fireworks outside.

What is the moral message behind divali?

Question Time MWRH p38 What is Divali the festival of and what does this remember? When is Divali celebrated and for how long? Which deity is associated with Divali and why? What do you think is the meaning of the Ramayana for Hindus today? Time: 10 mins – FULL sentences

Freeze frame a scene from the Ramayana Story in your groups Plenary Freeze frame a scene from the Ramayana Story in your groups