DANDIYA & RAMAYAN, DURGA PUJA 2024// G.D.GOENKA SCHOOL VARANASI

"From Maa Durga’s Grace to Ram’s Victory"
We celebrated Navratri and Dussehra at the school campus with great reverence and joy. The function commenced with a Shanknaath, performed by our school priest, followed by the aarti of Maa Durga, led by our chief guests and joined by the school staff, invoking divine blessings for the event. We had the honor of hosting Mr. Rakesh Jaiswal, President of Sri Vyapar Mandal, Ramnagar, and Shri Ramnarayan Pandey, a distinguished figure from the world-renowned Ramnagar Ramleela group, as our esteemed chief guests. Shri Pandey, whose family has been contributing to Ramnagar's Ramleela for generations, proudly represents the 8th generation of this incredible legacy. Both guests were warmly welcomed and escorted by our talented students Dev and Harsh. The ceremony officially began with the lighting of the lamp, followed by a heartfelt presentation of a memento and shawl by our MD, Mr. Rahul Gupta Sir.
The event was imbued with vibrant energy, as students of class 1 and 2 performed a powerful Navdurga group dance, showcasing the indomitable strength of Maa Durga. Their electrifying rendition of "Aigiri Nandini" stirred every heart present. Following this, Upmanyu, Drishya, and Tanish from class 2 serenaded the audience with a devotional bhajan, "Sri Ramachandra Kripalu," leaving a profound spiritual imprint.
Our Principal Ma'am shared words of wisdom, emphasizing the deeper meaning of Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana, as a timeless symbol of the triumph of good over evil. The students from class 3 to 8 brought this narrative to life through a captivating Ramayana skit, which culminated in the Ravan Dahan, a spectacle enjoyed by all.
The grand finale of the day was a vibrant Dandiya Raas, where students, teachers, and staff swayed together in joyous harmony. 🥢🥢
Wishing everyone a very Happy Navratri and Dussehra from GD Goenka School, Varanasi! 🎉