In RE this week, we began by watching a clip of a special Aarti ceremony being performed at the River Ganges. The children were given time to observe and ask questions about the artefacts used, the clothing worn and the actions performed. They then learned about the purpose of the ceremony and that not all Aarti ceremonies are as grand. We discussed what an Aarti ceremony might look like within a Hindu’s home. The children then read testimonies from a number of Hindu children about their experiences of worship and they drew symbols to represent what they thought would be the key features of an Aarti ceremony for Hindus.