Welcoming a Hindu baby
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain some different ways that Hindu families celebrate important moments in life.
Key learning points
- When a baby is born in a Hindu family, there are special prayers and celebrations to welcome the baby.
- Hindu babies often have their first haircut (Mundan) as a special celebration.
- Mundan ceremony is a way for the family to wish the baby a happy, healthy life as they grow.
- The Rakhi celebration is where siblings tie a rakhi on each other's wrists to show love and protection.
Keywords
Mundan - the special first haircut ceremony for Hindu babies to wish them a healthy life
Rakhi - a bracelet siblings tie on each other's wrists to show love and protection
Blessing - a prayer or wish for happiness, health, and love that families give during these celebrations
Raksha Bandhan - a special festival that celebrates the love between siblings
Common misconception
Only Hindu boys have their Mundan haircut.
Both boys and girls can have their Mundan first haircut as part of this special tradition.
Teacher tip
Share a simple story about a Hindu family preparing for a Mundan ceremony or a Rakhi celebration. The NATRE resources have a photo case study you could use. Use different materials, like colourful threads for rakhi or pictures showing the ceremonies, to make the experience multisensory.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Hindus believe in one main called Brahman.
Q2.What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?
Q3.Who is Vishnu in Hinduism?
Q4.Many Hindus in a special place called a mandir.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In the Mundan ceremony, the baby’s is shaved for the first time.
Q2.The Mundan ceremony can take place in a mandir or at ...
Q3.All Hindu boys have their Mundan haircut.
Q4.What does a rakhi show?
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