© chinna 2004
This image may not be used, for any purpose, without written
permission from the artist.
Bala Ganapati by Chinnakarrupan
© chinna 2004
This image may not be used, for any purpose, without written
permission from the artist.
Frog Sponge Art
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मण्डूकः
(maNDuukaH)
मण्डूकः उपविशन् अस्ति।
maNDuukaH upavishan asti.
The frog is sitting.
मण्डूकः मक्षिकां प्रतीक्षते।
maNDuukaH makShikaam pratiikShate
The frog waits for a fly.
This is the thirteenth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your frog. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
मण्डूकः
(maNDuukaH)
मण्डूकः उपविशन् अस्ति।
maNDuukaH upavishan asti.
The frog is sitting.
मण्डूकः मक्षिकां प्रतीक्षते।
maNDuukaH makShikaam pratiikShate
The frog waits for a fly.
This is the thirteenth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your frog. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Cat Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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बिडालः
(biDaalaH)
बिडालः उपविशति।
biDaalaH upavishati.
The cat sits.
बिडालः उपविशन् अस्ति।
biDaalaH upavishan asti.
The cat is sitting.
This is the twelfth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your cat. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Dog Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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शुनकः
(shunakaH)
शुनकः अस्थि खादति।
shunakaH asthi khaadati.
The dog eats a bone.
शुनकः धावति।
shunakaH dhaavati.
The dog runs.
This is the eleventh page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your dog. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Elephant Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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गजः
(gajaH)
गजस्य नासिका बृहत् अस्ति।
gajasya naasikaa bRihat asti.
The elephant's nose is big.
गजस्य कर्णौ बृहतौ स्तः।
gajasya karNau bRihatau staH.
The elephant's ears are big.
This is the tenth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your elephant. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Rabbit Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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शशकः
(shashakaH)
शशकः उत्पतति।
shashakaH utpatati.
The rabbits jumps.
शशकस्य कर्णौ बृहतौ स्तः।
shashakasya karNau bRihatau staH.
The rabbit's ears are big.
This is the ninth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your rabbit. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Owl Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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उलूकः
(uluukaH)
उलूकः उत्तिष्ठति।
uluukaH uttiShThati.
The owl stands.
उलूकस्य नेत्रे बृहतौ स्तः
uluukasya netre bRihatau staH.
The owl's eyes are big.
This is the eighth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your owl. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Bee Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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मधुमक्षिका
(madhumakshikaa)
मधुमक्षिका पष्पम् इच्छति।
madhumakShikaa puShpam icChati.
The honeybee wants a flower.
मधुमक्षिका पुष्पम् अन्विष्यति।
madhumakShikaa puShpam anviShyati.
The honeybee looks for a flower.
This is the seventh page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your bee. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Lion Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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सिंहः
(simahaH)
सिंहः गर्जति।
simhaH garjati.
The lion roars.
This is the sixth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your lion. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Bird Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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खगः
(khagaH)
खगः उड्डयते।
khagaH uDDayate.
The bird flies.
This is the fifth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your bird. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Spider Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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तन्तुनाभः
(tantunaabhaH)
तन्तुनाभः उपरि गच्छति।
tantunaabaH upari gacchati.
The spider goes up.
This is the fourth page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your spider. You may copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Fish Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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मत्स्यः
(matsyaH)
मत्स्यः तरति।
matsyaH tarati.
The fish swims.
This is the third page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your fish. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Turtle Sponge Art
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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कूर्मः
(kuurmaH)
कूर्म: मन्दं चलति।
kuurmaH mandam chalati.
The turtle walks slow.
This the second page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your turtle. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Mouse Sponge Art
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मूषकः
(muuShakaH)
मूषकस्य कर्णौ बृहतौ स्तः।
muuShakasya karNau bRihatau staH.
The mouse's ears are big.
मूषकः लघुः अस्ति।
muuShakaH laghuH asti.
The mouse is small.
This is the first page of a Sanskrit Animal Book that the Toddler children (and parents) are making for the end of the year project. (Click here to see sample pages.)
Materials
• Sponge (cut into oval shape, any size will do)
• Paper, cardstock (Make sure that it is a size proportional to your sponge size. 4 x 4 inch squares work well.)
• Medium black marker or gel pen. (.o7 mm)
• Gray tempera paint (We like to mix white and black together, keeping some streaks of white and black in the mixture -- this gives the print more depth and makes the overall image seem more painterly.
Directions
1. Spread a very thin layer of tempera paint onto a paper plate and dip the sponge into it. (Don't worry if the entire sponge is not covered with paint -- the result looks lovely when there are shades of gray and unevenness in paint.)
2. Print your sponge onto the center of the paper.
3. Take your black pen and draw the lines to define your mouse. (Coloring in the shapes can add yet another dimension to the image.) Feel free to copy the picture above or make up your own drawing!
Picture of Sponge Art Book
©jmg 2009 For Personal Use Only
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These are sample pages of the Sanskrit Animal Book that our Toddler children (and their parents) will make for their end of the year project. Each one of the images are created with an oval shaped sponge dipped in gray paint and then detailed with black pen lines. For the month of April and May, we will make one or two pictures during each class' art segment. Each child's drawings will be mounted into a hand bound book at our June 7th party -- this will be their book to study with over the summer!
Mouse Puppet
©jmg 2009 For personal use only
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This is an easy project to do for Ganesha's mouse, or any of the Panchatantra tales.
Materials
1 piece of card stock (for printing template below.)
Brown Paper Lunch Bag
Brown construction paper (or card stock)
Pink construction paper (or card stock)
2 wiggly eyes
Glue stick
Scissors
Scotch tape
Black marker
Directions
1. Fold paper bag to create face shape. (See instructions on template below.)
2. Cut out shapes from template. (Trace shapes onto construction paper as indicated.)
3. Cut out 2 big circles from brown construction paper for ears.
4. Cut out 2 smaller circles from pink construction paper.
5. Glue the 2 smaller circles onto the big brown circles.
6. Glue ears onto the paper bag.
7. Glue wiggly eyes on.
8. With black marker draw a nose (and whiskers - optional.)
9. Glue (or tape) long rectangular strip on the backside for a tale. (Use pencil or scissors to roll the strip around. This will give the tale a little bit of curl.)
Click on image for full-page view. Print.
Thumbprint Art
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A very simple, yet charming and engaging project to do with your young child. All you need is a pen, an inkpad, a piece of paper and your thumb. (You can also cut a sponge into a oval shape to resemble the size of the child's thumb.)
Materials
Inkpad (or washable tempera paints)
Paper
Pen (for drawing lines)
Directions
Have your child place their thumb (or the sponge) into the inkpad and make prints onto a piece of paper. Then take a pen and draw lines to resemble a Shiva Lingam, an animal, flower, car, or anything you can imagine! These little doodles look very sweet when turned into greeting cards.
OM Tracing Card
©jmg 2009 For personal use only
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This OM is meant to be laminated (8.5 x 11) so that the children can practice writing their strokes correctly. We like to use Crayola Washable Markers on the lamination sheet, so that it can be easily washed off for the next writing session. Dry Erase Markers also work well -- you just need a bit more elbow grease to get the sheet clean.
Draw Your Own People
©jmg 2009
For personal use only
©jmg 2009
For personal use only
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Draw your own face, hair, expressions and clothes! We used this template page to accompany the book "Whoever You Are" by Mem Fox, as a way to help our toddlers learn about the diversity and sameness in all people.
Tortoise
©jmg 2009 For personal use only
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This is a fun project to do with "The Talkative Tortoise" or "The Tortoise and the Hare."
Materials
Green poster board
Paper salad bowl
Crayons or markers
2 Wiggly eyes
Double sided tape or glue
Gemstones (optional)
Print the template below. Click on image for full view.
Directions
1. Cut the template out and trace onto green poster board.
2. Cut the body out of the poster board.
3. Color and decorate the paper bowl.
4. Glue the bottom rim of the bowl and place onto the green poster board. (If there is limited time to do the project, then double sided tape is perfect for adhering the bowl to the turtle's body. Simply apply 4 or 5 strips of tape (equally spaced) onto the rim. Peel off the paper and press the bowl onto the poster board.
5. Place the wiggly eyes on and complete the face with a nice smile.
Ganesha Bhajans
1.
ganesha sharaNam, sharaNam ganesha
ganesha sharaNam, sharaNam ganesh
vaageesha sharaNam, sharaNam vageesha
vaageesha sharaNam, sharaNam vageesha
sareesha sharaNam, sharaNam sareesha
sareesha sharaNam, sharaNam sareesha
2.
jaya ganesha jaya ganesha jaya ganesha paahi maam
jaya ganesha jaya ganesha jaya ganesha raksha maam
ganesha sharaNam, sharaNam ganesha
ganesha sharaNam, sharaNam ganesh
vaageesha sharaNam, sharaNam vageesha
vaageesha sharaNam, sharaNam vageesha
sareesha sharaNam, sharaNam sareesha
sareesha sharaNam, sharaNam sareesha
2.
jaya ganesha jaya ganesha jaya ganesha paahi maam
jaya ganesha jaya ganesha jaya ganesha raksha maam
3.
Great God Ganapathi, I bow to Thee,
Elephant faced One, I bow to Thee
Delight of Lord Shiva, I take refuge in Thee,
O big bellied son of Mother Parvathi
Infinite Om, Oh I bow to Thee
You ride on your mouse and win Victory
Maha Ganapathe Namostuthe
Great God Ganapathi, I bow to Thee
Subrahmanya Bhajan
subrahmaNyam subrahmaNyam, shaNmukhanaatha subrahmaNyam
subrahmaNyam subrahmaNyam, shaNmukhanaatha subrahmaNyam
shiva shiva shiva shiva subrahmaNyam
hara hara hara hara subrahmaNyam
shiva shiva hara hara subrahmaNyam
hara hara shiva shiva subrahmaNyam
shiva sharavaNabhava subrahmaNyam
guru sharavaNabhava subrahmaNyam
shiva shiva hara hara subrahmaNyam
hara hara shiva shiva subrahmaNyam
subrahmaNyam subrahmaNyam, shaNmukhanaatha subrahmaNyam
shiva shiva shiva shiva subrahmaNyam
hara hara hara hara subrahmaNyam
shiva shiva hara hara subrahmaNyam
hara hara shiva shiva subrahmaNyam
shiva sharavaNabhava subrahmaNyam
guru sharavaNabhava subrahmaNyam
shiva shiva hara hara subrahmaNyam
hara hara shiva shiva subrahmaNyam
Devi Shlokas
कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मी कर मूले सरस्वती
karaagre vasate lakshmI kara mUle saraswatI
कर मध्येतु गॊविन्द प्रभाते कर दर्शनम्
kara madhyetu gOvinda prabhAte kara darshanam
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यम् वरदे कामरूपिणी
saraswati namastubhyam varade kAmarUpiNI
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामी सिद्धिर्भवतुमे सदा
vidyarambham karishyAmI siddhirbhavatume sadA
नमस्तेस्तु महा माये -Namastestu MahaaMaaye
श्री पीठे सुरपूजिते- Shri Peethe Surapoojite
शंख चक्र गदा हस्ते- shankha chakra gadaa haste
महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तुते- Mahalakshmi Namostute
jaya jaya devii, jaya jaya devii, durgaa devii sharaNam
jaya jaya devii, jaya jaya devii, durgaa devii sharaNam
kanaka durgaa devii sharaNam, kanaka durga devii sharaNam
सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सरावार्थ् साधके
शरण्ये त्र्यंबके दॆवि नारायणी नमोस्तुते
sarva maMgala mAMgalye Sive sarAvArth sAdhake
SaraNye tryaMbake dEvi nArAyaNI namostute
karaagre vasate lakshmI kara mUle saraswatI
कर मध्येतु गॊविन्द प्रभाते कर दर्शनम्
kara madhyetu gOvinda prabhAte kara darshanam
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यम् वरदे कामरूपिणी
saraswati namastubhyam varade kAmarUpiNI
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामी सिद्धिर्भवतुमे सदा
vidyarambham karishyAmI siddhirbhavatume sadA
नमस्तेस्तु महा माये -Namastestu MahaaMaaye
श्री पीठे सुरपूजिते- Shri Peethe Surapoojite
शंख चक्र गदा हस्ते- shankha chakra gadaa haste
महालक्ष्मी नमोस्तुते- Mahalakshmi Namostute
jaya jaya devii, jaya jaya devii, durgaa devii sharaNam
jaya jaya devii, jaya jaya devii, durgaa devii sharaNam
kanaka durgaa devii sharaNam, kanaka durga devii sharaNam
सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सरावार्थ् साधके
शरण्ये त्र्यंबके दॆवि नारायणी नमोस्तुते
sarva maMgala mAMgalye Sive sarAvArth sAdhake
SaraNye tryaMbake dEvi nArAyaNI namostute
Krishna Bhajans
1.
gopaalaa gopaalaa devaki nandana gopaalaa
gopaalaa gopaalaa vasudeva nandana gopaalaa
2.
krishNam vande nanda kumaaram
radhaa vallabha navaniita choram
raamam vande dasharatha tanayam
seetaavallabha ravikula tilakam
gopaalaa gopaalaa devaki nandana gopaalaa
gopaalaa gopaalaa vasudeva nandana gopaalaa
2.
krishNam vande nanda kumaaram
radhaa vallabha navaniita choram
raamam vande dasharatha tanayam
seetaavallabha ravikula tilakam
3.
Radhe Radhe Radhe Radhe Govinda
Vrindavana Chanda
Anathanatha Deena Bandho Radhe Govinda
4.
Nandalaala yadu Nandalaala
Vrindavana Govindalaala
Radhalola Nandalaala
Radha Madhava Nandalaala
Nandalaala..
5.
He murali sridhara radhe krisha radhe shyam (2)
Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana
Radhe Krishna radhe shyam (2)
Nandha nandhana radhe shyam
Navanitha chora radhe shyam (2)
Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana
He murali sridhara radhe
Krishna radhe shyam
6.
Govind gopala radhe radhe (4) (2)
Keshava madava radhe radhe
giridhara nadara radhe radhe (govind)
Yashodho da nandana radhe radhe,
devaki nandana radhe radhe
Govinda madahva radhe radhe
govinda gopala radhe radhe
Hanumaan Bhajan
aanjaneya veera hanumantha shoora
vaayuu kumaara vaanara veera
mahaanubhaava jaya hanumantha
sree raam jaya raam jaya jaya raam
seetaaraam jaya jaya raam
Oh Great God Hanumanji, I bow to thee
Monkey faced one, I bow to thee
Delight of Lord Raama, I take refuge in thee
Oh strong and brave son of Anjani
Infinite Om o,I bow to thee
You fight all evil and
win victory
vaayuu kumaara vaanara veera
mahaanubhaava jaya hanumantha
sree raam jaya raam jaya jaya raam
seetaaraam jaya jaya raam
Oh Great God Hanumanji, I bow to thee
Monkey faced one, I bow to thee
Delight of Lord Raama, I take refuge in thee
Oh strong and brave son of Anjani
Infinite Om o,I bow to thee
You fight all evil and
win victory
Om Namah Shivaya
Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo OM Namah Shivaya
OM Namah Shivaya OM Namah Shivaya
OM Namah Shivaya OM Namah Shivaya
Juta Jata Me Ganga Dhari
Trishula Dhari Damaru Bhajave
Dama Dama Dama Dama Damaru Bhaje
Gunj Utha OM Namah Shivaya
Hari OM Namah Shivaya
OM Namah Shivaya OM Namah Shivaya
OM Namah Shivaya OM Namah Shivaya
Juta Jata Me Ganga Dhari
Trishula Dhari Damaru Bhajave
Dama Dama Dama Dama Damaru Bhaje
Gunj Utha OM Namah Shivaya
Hari OM Namah Shivaya
Gopaala
Aananda Saagara Muralidhara
Meera Prabhu Radhey Shyaam Venu Gopaala
Nanda Yashoda Ananda Kishora
Jai Jai Gokula Baala Jai Venu Gopaala
Gopaala, Gopaala
Devaki Nandana Gopaala
Gopaala, Gopaala
Vasudeva Nandana Gopaala
Radhika Manohara Madana Gopaala
Deena Vatsala Hey Raja Gopaala
Bhaktha Jana Mandaara Venu Gopaala
Muralidhara Hey Gaana Vilola
Meera Prabhu Radhey Shyaam Venu Gopaala
Nanda Yashoda Ananda Kishora
Jai Jai Gokula Baala Jai Venu Gopaala
Gopaala, Gopaala
Devaki Nandana Gopaala
Gopaala, Gopaala
Vasudeva Nandana Gopaala
Radhika Manohara Madana Gopaala
Deena Vatsala Hey Raja Gopaala
Bhaktha Jana Mandaara Venu Gopaala
Muralidhara Hey Gaana Vilola
Big Little Book
Here is the text (in Sanskrit) of a fun book by SAMI -- "Big, Little." We highly suggest using the book while reading to your child or class. It is delightfully illustrated and designed for toddler/pre-K interaction. We love SAMI books!
बृहत् लघु
bRihat laghu
big little
(मुखे*) आनने नेत्रे स्तः
(mukhe*) aanane netre staH
(face) on the face there are eyes.
बृहत् नेत्रे
bRihat netre
big eyes
लघु नेत्रे
laghu netre
little eyes
द्वे नेत्रे
dve netre
two eyes
आनने मुखम् अस्ति
aanane mukham asti
on the face there is a mouth
बृहत् मुखम्
bRihat mukham
big mouth
लघु मुखम्
laghu mukham
little mouth
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं च
dve netre, ekam mukham ca
two eyes, and one mouth
आनने नासिका अस्ति
aanane naasikaa asti
on the face there is a nose
बृहत् नासिका
bRihat naasikaa
big nose
लघु नासिका
laghu naasikaa
small nose
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं, एका नासिका च
dve netre, ekam mukham, ekaa naasikaa ca
two eyes, one mouth, and one nose
आनने कर्णौ स्तः
aanane karNau staH
on the face there are ears
बृहत् कर्णौ
bRihat karNau
big ears
लघु कर्णौ
laghu karNau
small ears
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं, एका नासिका, द्वौ कर्णौ च
dve netre, ekam mukham, ekaa naasikaa, dvau karNau ca
two eyes, one mouth, one nose, and two ears
आनने दन्ताः सन्ति
aanane dantaaH santi
on the face there are teeth
बृहत् दन्ताः
bRihat dantaaH
big teeth
लघु दन्ताः
laghu dantaaH
small teeth
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं, एका नासिका, द्वौ कर्णौ, अनेकाः दन्ताः च
dve netre, ekam mukham, ekaa naasikaa, dvau karNau, anekaaH dantaaH ca
two eyes, one mouth, one nose, two ears and a lot of teeth.
*मुखं can be used for mouth or face. Because we are using मुखं for mouth in the text, we thought it would be better to use आनन for face -- to avoid confusion and to keep the rhythm of the story moving.
बृहत् लघु
bRihat laghu
big little
(मुखे*) आनने नेत्रे स्तः
(mukhe*) aanane netre staH
(face) on the face there are eyes.
बृहत् नेत्रे
bRihat netre
big eyes
लघु नेत्रे
laghu netre
little eyes
द्वे नेत्रे
dve netre
two eyes
आनने मुखम् अस्ति
aanane mukham asti
on the face there is a mouth
बृहत् मुखम्
bRihat mukham
big mouth
लघु मुखम्
laghu mukham
little mouth
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं च
dve netre, ekam mukham ca
two eyes, and one mouth
आनने नासिका अस्ति
aanane naasikaa asti
on the face there is a nose
बृहत् नासिका
bRihat naasikaa
big nose
लघु नासिका
laghu naasikaa
small nose
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं, एका नासिका च
dve netre, ekam mukham, ekaa naasikaa ca
two eyes, one mouth, and one nose
आनने कर्णौ स्तः
aanane karNau staH
on the face there are ears
बृहत् कर्णौ
bRihat karNau
big ears
लघु कर्णौ
laghu karNau
small ears
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं, एका नासिका, द्वौ कर्णौ च
dve netre, ekam mukham, ekaa naasikaa, dvau karNau ca
two eyes, one mouth, one nose, and two ears
आनने दन्ताः सन्ति
aanane dantaaH santi
on the face there are teeth
बृहत् दन्ताः
bRihat dantaaH
big teeth
लघु दन्ताः
laghu dantaaH
small teeth
द्वे नेत्रे, एकं मुखं, एका नासिका, द्वौ कर्णौ, अनेकाः दन्ताः च
dve netre, ekam mukham, ekaa naasikaa, dvau karNau, anekaaH dantaaH ca
two eyes, one mouth, one nose, two ears and a lot of teeth.
*मुखं can be used for mouth or face. Because we are using मुखं for mouth in the text, we thought it would be better to use आनन for face -- to avoid confusion and to keep the rhythm of the story moving.
Bunny Puppet
©jmg 2009 For personal use only
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An easy and fast rabbit puppet to be used with any of the Pancatantras or fables. Our Toddler Class made this to go along with "The Foolish Lion and the Clever Rabbit."
Please note that the templates below are scaled for the #1 paper bag. If you want to use a larger bag, just enlarge the template until you are satisfied.
Materials
#1 Paper Sack (Bag) White -- 31/2 x 2 x 63/4
White Card Stock
Pink Card Stock
Pink Acrylic Pom-Pom (1")
2 Wiggly (Googly) Eyes
Scissors
Tape
Glue Stick
Directions
1. Print page below and cut out templates.
2. Trace Templates onto corresponding card stock. Cut out.
3. Fold paper bag. (See diagram on page below.)
4. Glue the inner ears onto outer ears.
5. Glue ears, eyes and nose onto the bag.
6. Glue a pom-pom onto the back for the tail.
Print page for templates. Click on image for a full-page view.
Maraca (Instrument)
©jmg 2009 For personal use only.
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Materials
Paper plate (6 7/8 inch diameter)
Dried beans, seeds or pebbles
Small jingle bells (optional)
Christmas bell
Pony beads
Ribbon
Markers or crayons
Staples
Hole punch
Directions
1. Decorate the back side of the plate with markers or crayons.
2. Fold the plate in half and staple the sides, leaving an opening at the top for the beans.
3. Pour the beans and some jingle bells (optional) into the plate's opening.
4. Staple the opening.
5. Punch holes along the side of the plate.
6. Add ribbon and pony beads for decoration.
7. Don't forget to tie on the Christmas bell for an extra nice sound.
Clay Bird
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This is a very simple and nice project to do with any of the Pancatantras (or other fables). Our Toddler Class did this project with "The Goose and the Golden Egg."
Materials
Crayola Modeling Clay
2 Wiggly Eyes
Directions
1. Make four balls out of your clay. One large, one medium and 2 small sizes. (see picture A below.)
2. With the medium ball draw out one side (gently) until you have a pointed beak.
3. Place the head onto the body (large ball).
4. Take each small ball and flatten it like a pancake. Shape into a wing and place on each side of the bird's body.
5. Add the wiggly eyes.
Picture A
OM Pop-Up Card
©jmg 2008 For personal use only.
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Materials
1 Greeting card 5x7 (and envelope) - cream color
1 Greeting card 4x6 - cream color
2 sheets of Cardstock cream color
1 sheet of gold foil
1 gold gel pen
1 red rhinestone or sequin
Glue stick
Directions
1. Print the image below onto cardstock.
2. Glue sheet of gold foil onto piece of cardstock. This will make a very solid backing for the OM image.
3. Color the OM with gold gel pen and decorate with rhinestone.
4. Cut the OM out -- in a rectagular shape.
5. Glue the OM onto the gold foil.
6. Trim the Gold foil so that there is a border of at least 1/4" around the image.
7. Glue the OM onto the pop-up hinge.
Click here for instructions on how to make the pop-up structure.
Click on image for full-page view. Print onto cream-colored cardstock.
©jmg 2008
For personal use only
Ganesha Pop-Up Card
©jmg 2008 For personal use only
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This card is not difficult to make at all -- Balavihar summer camp students (of all ages) made oodles of these. Adult supervision, however, is needed for cutting with an exacto knife.
Materials
1 Cream color greeting card (and envelope) 5 x 7
1 Cream colored card 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 *
Cream color cardstock (for printing template image below)
Gold foil
Glue stick
Scissors
Exacto knife (adult supervision)
Rhinestones, sequins, etc. (for decorating Lord Ganesha's crown)
Gold gel pen
* Fold a piece of sturdy cardstock for the inside of the card. Cut size to measurements listed above.
Solid lines represent cutting lines.
Dotted lines represent fold lines.
Directions
1. Print the image (below) onto a cream colored cardstock.
2. Cut out the head, ears and pop-up template.
3. Fold each cut-out piece on the lines where indicated.
4. Take the pop-up template and place it onto the folded inside cardstock (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). Be careful to place the template onto the fold of the card.
5. Trace the solid lines (cut lines) onto the cardstock.
6. Cut on the solid lines.
(More directions to be posted shortly.)
Click for full-page view. Print on cream colored cardstock
Hanumaan Puppet
©jmg 2008 For personal use only
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Materials
Brown paper bag
1 Sheet light colored cardstock (for printing templates)
Brown construction paper (for head)
Light brown construction paper (for mouth)
Dark Brown construction paper (for hair and tail)
Small piece of black construction paper (for end of tail)
Gold Foil*(for गदा, gadaa)
Black Marker
2 Googly eyes
Gold sequins
*If using gold foil for the gadaa, glue the foil onto a piece of sturdy cardstock first. This will provide nice stability. After gluing it onto cardstock, trace the template and cut out.
Directions for assembly
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Print the template below onto light colored cardstock.
1. Cut out template pieces and trace them onto corresponding colored construction paper. Cut out.
2. Glue mouth onto head. Draw mouth and nose.
3. Glue head onto bag.
4. Glue hair onto head. Decorate with sequins
5. Glue eyes. Draw eyebrows.
6. Glue tail onto bag.
7. Glue the gadaa.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
We all know the song 'Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes....'. Rashmi Aunty has translated the same into Sanskrit. It is sung in the same tune. The fun and challenge is to sing it faster and faster while acting it out. Kids love this game. Watch out! By the end of it, everyone will be reeling over with laughter :).
शिरः, स्कन्धौ, जानु , अङ्गुल्यः
जानु, अङ्गुल्यः
शिरः, स्कन्धौ, जानु , अङ्गुल्यः
जानु, अङ्गुल्यः
नेत्रे, कर्णौ, मुखम्, नासिका
शिरः, स्कन्धौ, जानु , अङ्गुल्यः
जानु, अङ्गुल्यः
Keep singing :)
शिरः (shiraH, head)
स्कन्धौ (skandhau, shoulders)
जानु (jaanu, knee)
अङ्गुल्यः (angulyaH, toes)
नेत्रे (netre, eyes)
कर्णौ (karNau, ears)
मुखम् (mukham, mouth)
नासिका (naasikaa, nose)
शिरः, स्कन्धौ, जानु , अङ्गुल्यः
जानु, अङ्गुल्यः
शिरः, स्कन्धौ, जानु , अङ्गुल्यः
जानु, अङ्गुल्यः
नेत्रे, कर्णौ, मुखम्, नासिका
शिरः, स्कन्धौ, जानु , अङ्गुल्यः
जानु, अङ्गुल्यः
shiraH skandhau jaanu a~ngulyaH
jaanu a~ngulyaH
shiraH skandhau jaanu a~ngulyaH
jaanu a~ngulyaH
netre karNau mukhaM naasikaa
shiraH skandhau jaanu a~ngulyaH
jaanu a~ngulyaH
Keep singing :)
शिरः (shiraH, head)
स्कन्धौ (skandhau, shoulders)
जानु (jaanu, knee)
अङ्गुल्यः (angulyaH, toes)
नेत्रे (netre, eyes)
कर्णौ (karNau, ears)
मुखम् (mukham, mouth)
नासिका (naasikaa, nose)
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