Children of all ages and abilities celebrated a Hindu festival to learn more of their cultural background.

Harrow Arts Centre in Uxbridge Road partnered with superstore ASDA to mark the Panchmukhee’s Durga Puja celebrations on October 8.

Children took part in a Rangoli competition, which is an Indian art form, where patterns are created floors in the house.

Debdutta Manik, mother to one of the prize winners who is deaf, said: "My daughter, who cannot talk, was actually typing on her communication aid to tell us which colour she wanted.

"Her friend Ayona and I helped her create it. At home we do ‘Alpona’ which is the Bengali version of Rangoli and its great when ASDA does something like this to keep kids engaged.

"It feels good to see mainstream brands appreciate our heritage and our community and become a part of it through such creative initiatives.

"Growing up outside of India they don't know much about Rangoli and it is important to engage them in such activities during festivals and introduce them to our rich cultural heritage."

The Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga, the goddess of motherhood.

Traditionally, mothers take on the role of making the Rangoli and children help out where they can.

This time the roles were reversed.

Many people gathered to pray and sing the aarti, a religious ritual of worship and around 25 children created Rangoli designs.

Three children won £50 ASDA gift cars for their creative Rangoli designs.

Dipti Jain, 14, one of the Rangoli contest winners, said: "I think it was a pretty amazing experience and am really happy that I participated.

"I will give the ASDA gift card that I have won to my mum so she can shop for my favourite sweets and also buy herself something fun from ASDA."