Shravan Special
The Sawan Story
A Fill-in-the-Blanks Creative Writing Activity
It was the first Monday of Sawan. The sky was (1)__________, and (2)__________ fell gently on the town of (3)__________. A teenager named (4)__________ lived near (5)__________. While everyone else was busy with (6)__________ and (7)__________, (8)__________ was thinking about (9)__________. That morning, (10)__________ went outside to (11)__________. On the way, they saw a (12)__________ lying near (13)__________. It looked (14)__________ and couldn’t (15)__________.
Without waiting, (16)__________ picked it up and carried it to (17)__________. They used (18)__________ to make it feel better.
Over the next few days, while the rain continued to fall, (19)__________ spent time (20)__________. Everyone else was busy preparing for (21)__________, visiting (22)__________, or (23)__________.
One day, while sitting near (24)__________, (25)__________ heard someone say,
“Sawan is not just for (26)__________. It is also for (27)__________.” That sentence stayed in their heart.
On the last Monday of Sawan, (28)__________ woke up early. Instead of (29)__________, they decided to (30)__________. They also made a promise: to always (31)__________, just like they had during this rainy month.
As the rain stopped and the sun came out, (32)__________ smiled. Something inside them felt (33)__________.
Answer Key:
cloudy 2. rain 3. Rivertown 4. Aanya 5. the old peepal tree 6. fasting 7. visiting the temple 8. Aanya 9. what mattered most 10. Aanya 11. explore the fields 12. small bird 13. a muddy puddle 14. weak and scared 15. fly 16. Aanya 17. her home 18. clean cloth and warm water 19. Aanya 20. caring for the bird 21. prayers 22. the Shiva temple 23. preparing offerings 24. the garden 25. Aanya 26. rituals 27. kindness and care 28. Aanya 29. sleeping in 30. help her community 31. show compassion 32. Aanya 33. peacefulA
Savor, Sketch, and Storytell: Your Adventure Awaits!
TINA KHATRI
Hello young readers! The holy month of Shravan is here—a time full of traditions, stories, and special ways to celebrate. This year, we’ve put together some fun activities just for you!
Try out the delicious Baked Apples and Pears recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for fasting days.
Then, get creative with our Nandi poem and color a picture of the sacred bull, and bring him to life! Feeling inspired? Dive into the Sawan Story fill-in-the-blanks and write your own adventure during this rainy season.
Baked Apples and Pears
Ingredients:
• 2 medium apples
• 2 ripe (but firm) pears
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger (optional)
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• 2 tbsp melted ghee or coconut oil
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Core and slice the apples and pears into thin, even pieces (about ½-inch thick).
3. Place the fruit in a mixing bowl or directly into a baking dish.
4. Add cinnamon, ginger (if using), and lemon juice. Pour in the melted ghee or coconut oil. Mix until fruit is evenly coated.
5. If mixed in a bowl, transfer to a baking dish.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the fruit is soft and lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate seeds.
8. Serve warm as a light vrat dessert or snack.
TINA KHATRI
Hello young readers! The holy month of Shravan is here—a time full of traditions, stories, and special ways to celebrate. This year, we’ve put together some fun activities just for you!
Try out the delicious Baked Apples and Pears recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for fasting days.
Then, get creative with our Nandi poem and color a picture of the sacred bull, and bring him to life! Feeling inspired? Dive into the Sawan Story fill-in-the-blanks and write your own adventure during this rainy season.
Baked Apples and Pears
Ingredients:
• 2 medium apples
• 2 ripe (but firm) pears
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger (optional)
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• 2 tbsp melted ghee or coconut oil
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Core and slice the apples and pears into thin, even pieces (about ½-inch thick).
3. Place the fruit in a mixing bowl or directly into a baking dish.
4. Add cinnamon, ginger (if using), and lemon juice. Pour in the melted ghee or coconut oil. Mix until fruit is evenly coated.
5. If mixed in a bowl, transfer to a baking dish.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the fruit is soft and lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate seeds.
8. Serve warm as a light vrat dessert or snack.
Nandi’s poem
Nandi waits both calm and bright,
Connect the dots from left to right.
Color him with shades you choose,
A sacred bull you get to use!
Nandi waits both calm and bright,
Connect the dots from left to right.
Color him with shades you choose,
A sacred bull you get to use!
The Sawan Story
A Fill-in-the-Blanks Creative Writing Activity
It was the first Monday of Sawan. The sky was (1)__________, and (2)__________ fell gently on the town of (3)__________. A teenager named (4)__________ lived near (5)__________. While everyone else was busy with (6)__________ and (7)__________, (8)__________ was thinking about (9)__________. That morning, (10)__________ went outside to (11)__________. On the way, they saw a (12)__________ lying near (13)__________. It looked (14)__________ and couldn’t (15)__________.
Without waiting, (16)__________ picked it up and carried it to (17)__________. They used (18)__________ to make it feel better.
Over the next few days, while the rain continued to fall, (19)__________ spent time (20)__________. Everyone else was busy preparing for (21)__________, visiting (22)__________, or (23)__________.
One day, while sitting near (24)__________, (25)__________ heard someone say,
“Sawan is not just for (26)__________. It is also for (27)__________.” That sentence stayed in their heart.
On the last Monday of Sawan, (28)__________ woke up early. Instead of (29)__________, they decided to (30)__________. They also made a promise: to always (31)__________, just like they had during this rainy month.
As the rain stopped and the sun came out, (32)__________ smiled. Something inside them felt (33)__________.
Answer Key:
cloudy 2. rain 3. Rivertown 4. Aanya 5. the old peepal tree 6. fasting 7. visiting the temple 8. Aanya 9. what mattered most 10. Aanya 11. explore the fields 12. small bird 13. a muddy puddle 14. weak and scared 15. fly 16. Aanya 17. her home 18. clean cloth and warm water 19. Aanya 20. caring for the bird 21. prayers 22. the Shiva temple 23. preparing offerings 24. the garden 25. Aanya 26. rituals 27. kindness and care 28. Aanya 29. sleeping in 30. help her community 31. show compassion 32. Aanya 33. peacefulA