‘Diwali; an occasion to celebrate victory over defeat, light over darkness, awareness over ignorance, an occasion to celebrate life.’
The literal meaning of Ayodhya is the one who is impossible to wage a war against. The festival of lights came alive at GD Salwan Public School on 2nd and 3rd November, 2021. The celebrations for classes I to VII took place on Zoom (online mode) where the whole school wore a festive look.
The students heralded the festival of lights by presenting Ram Charitra Manas (Anubhuti Bhagwan Ram Ki). The beautiful rendition was the perfect amalgamation of enactment and recitals of sholkas.
The programme was held on two consecutive days.
Day-1: – 2nd November, 2021. This eventful day highlighted the birth of Lord Rama, depicted the teachings of Guru Vashishtha and Guru Vishwamitra; nuptial ceremony of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita thereon hardship faced by them along with Laxman when sent on exile. To the reunion of Lord Rama and Bharat (Bharat Milap) every piece was beautifully enacted and delivered. The chants and hymns created an aura of positivity.
Day-2: – Celebration carried forward the presentation of pious Ramcharitmanas, that instils hope, generates inspiration and spreads the light of knowledge. From Sita Haran to the heart-warming tale of Shabri and Lord Rama along with Lanka Dahan; Lord Ram- Ravana Yudh and hence the homecoming of Lord Rama all was rendered by our charming actors transporting the spectators to blissful heaven.
The resplendent enactment by our G.D Salwanians added sanctity to the festivity and spread the message that Lord Ram is the epitome of kindness, compassion, and love. The dictum ‘Victory of good over evil’ shall remain significant and uphold the greatest regard in our lives.