Navratri 2022. She is here to guide you, to brighten your path. Children perform Garba, pray, donate, dance, paint & do more…
Navratri 2022
She is here to guide you, to brighten your path
Children perform Garba, pray, donate, dance, paint & do more…
She blooms the power within
Teaches us to turn in
Finding the peace
At a very smooth pace
The nine days of worship
Dance, joy & reuniting friendship
Boom Padi... Pankhida... the fun beats that can brighten your face in the air, colourful attire and fun-filled dances... Indore is geared up to celebrate Navratri with the famous Garba events without any covid-19 protocols. After two years, schools, colleges and every township are organising grand Garba events. There are many other grand events for public to participate as well.
Something that is creating the biggest buzz in the city is little talented stars. Young boys and girls have been preparing for the Garba season with their unique moves. Many of these fantastic dancers are now trending on their parents’ social media pages as well.
No tik tok? Who cares? The kids are more excited about dazzling everyone in the Garba ground this year! Meet these wonderful dancers, who are super-excited and well-prepared for Navratri 2022.
Garba is celebration of ‘Me’
“I am a dancer, because I love to celebrate life with every form of time. I am so happy that our school will again organise Garba! Garba holds a special place in my heart, because of what it signifies. Garba dance celebrates fertility, honour womanhood, and pay respect to any of an array of mother goddesses. Goddess resides inside all of us, so this is the most special dance ever!”
Ashvika Kumawat
Class 7 – C
Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore
Garba adds joy to my life
“Hello! Today I’m going to tell you about my favourite festival. Imagine that you are in India in Asia continent. In India, there are many festivals like Holi, Diwalli, Rakhi, etc. but my favourite festival is Navratri. I love Navratri, because we get to dance together in a group dance called Garba. Garba is a group dance played by clapping and using wooden sticks. Another reason why I like it is that clapping hands is also a kind of exercise that improves blood flow. Further, we learn team work. Most importantly, I love garba, because I love to dance. It brings me joy.”
Heral Alwani
Class 5
Rosseau International School, Douala, Cameroon, Africa
Glittering with talent
“Garba is a traditional folk dance. To me, it has been a part of my life since forever. I love the beautiful dresses. My dad buys me a new dress every year. I love the way it glitters in colourful lights of Garba ground. I will show everyone my triple clap (teen taali) special moves this year!”
Dilanshi Kachhawa
Class 1
Children’s Academy, Indore
Time to Shine & Dance
Garba is a famous dance form of Gujarat state in India. Traditionally, it is performed during the nine-day Hindu festival Navaratri. I really love this festival and wait for the dance every year. I was missing it so much since covid-19 pandemic. This year will b extra special, as I will showcase my awesome moves. I have been practising. My mom’s friends already love them!”
Sargam Patidar
Class 4
DPS Nipania, Indore
I am ready now
“I haven’t had the chance to participate in the group garba before. I did go as a kid and saw the colourfully dressed dancers. I wanted to try it, but couldn’t. I love dancing. I even innovated a few steps and love them!”
Thiya Sharma
Class 1
The Niranjana School, Indore
Dandiya keeps monotony away
“I always hear things about Garba event from my elders and elder sis. Sadly, there were no Garba events in my school because of covid-19. Also, we were following protocols, so we stayed home. Now, I am super excited to do garba for the first time. I am learning and practising every day. As my mum says...a dandiya a day keeps the monotony away.”
Pourwik Kumawat
Class 3-B
Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore
Happy Times Ahead
“This will be my first Garba event ever. I don’t know much, but I like it in the videos. Everyone looks very happy.”
Hitanshi Kachhwa
8-month-old
Schools begin Navratri Celebrations
The students of Advanced Academy on the occasion of the first day of Navratri offered gratitude and devotion to Maa Durga.
Students looked vibrant in colorful attires for Navratri. Avika Mishra, Grade 1 student was dressed up as Maa Durga's avatar.
A beautiful skit by the students showcased the origin of the festival. Goddess Durga and Mahishasur, role plays showed children how the battle between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasur lasted for nine days. Durga Maa then killed the Demon on the tenth day- the day of victory which is called Vijaya Dashmi.
Students then witnessed a holy shloka by Jivansh Somani. Lastly, Navratri Garba dance was a mesmerizing performance by the students of class I E and 1 F.
Director Timsi Rai appreciated the efforts by the students and teachers and made the students take a pledge to kill the demon of our own bad habits.
The power of Feminine
Layesha Sanghvi
Class 5-C
St Joseph Convent School
Sharing blessings, an essential lesson of Durga Puja
After two years of muted festivities in the shadow of the pandemic, this year the Kolkata city is totally pumped up to celebrate Durga Puja with full vigour and fanfare as recently UNESCO has inscribed "Durga Puja" as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
To celebrate this honour, the students of Orchids–The International School (OIS), Newtown, Kolkata conducted a unique social initiative of books, ration and stationery donation drive along with a fundraising as a gesture of devotion for the Durga Puja, therefore, the event is named - PUJARPAN ’22.
Renowned singer Nachiketa Chakraborty and WBCS officer and deputy secretary of Dept of Education, Govt of West Bengal Sukanta Saha graced the occasion with their presence.
School principal Sharmili Shah, “We have donated books and stationeries to our NGO partners - World Vision India and Prayajan along with that, the teachers, students and non-teaching staff of the school donated 50,000 INR and a total amount of 25,000 INR has been donated to both the NGOs. I am highly thankful to our trustees to support us in this noble cause”
Alongside the cultural song and dance performances by school children. They also performed Agomoni songs and put up food and various goody stalls with the help of their parents.
Dance, Sing & Pray
Yogita Jatav
Class 5-A
St Joseph Convent School
The power of Maa
Her name was Priyanka, feeling blue every day.
Her expression define, what she wants to say.
She lost her mother at the small age of five,
Every day to herself, she cried.
She thought a lot about, what she wants to say;
But alas, it was too late to pray,
It had been too sudden all too fast,
And now, she could only cry over the past.
She wanted to live with her, Let the death delay;
But her mother had already passed away.
She wanted to be close to her mother, when she felt lonely;
She prayed, "Mother, a last hug, please hold me"
Mother is the person that can't be replaced,
We love the warmth when she hugs and embrace.
She always imagined, a life again with her mom;
But no she couldn't, as her mother was already gone.
Now she is forty three years old,
But still through her eyes tears roll;
Yes, she knew her mom was watching her as a star,
She always longed to say "Mom, you are my superstar".
She said, "Oh mother we will never be apart.
Cause I have you, only you in my Heart."
Avani Jain
Class 8
Choithram School Manik Bagh
She is here to guide you, to brighten your path
Children perform Garba, pray, donate, dance, paint & do more…
She blooms the power within
Teaches us to turn in
Finding the peace
At a very smooth pace
The nine days of worship
Dance, joy & reuniting friendship
Boom Padi... Pankhida... the fun beats that can brighten your face in the air, colourful attire and fun-filled dances... Indore is geared up to celebrate Navratri with the famous Garba events without any covid-19 protocols. After two years, schools, colleges and every township are organising grand Garba events. There are many other grand events for public to participate as well.
Something that is creating the biggest buzz in the city is little talented stars. Young boys and girls have been preparing for the Garba season with their unique moves. Many of these fantastic dancers are now trending on their parents’ social media pages as well.
No tik tok? Who cares? The kids are more excited about dazzling everyone in the Garba ground this year! Meet these wonderful dancers, who are super-excited and well-prepared for Navratri 2022.
Garba is celebration of ‘Me’
“I am a dancer, because I love to celebrate life with every form of time. I am so happy that our school will again organise Garba! Garba holds a special place in my heart, because of what it signifies. Garba dance celebrates fertility, honour womanhood, and pay respect to any of an array of mother goddesses. Goddess resides inside all of us, so this is the most special dance ever!”
Ashvika Kumawat
Class 7 – C
Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore
Garba adds joy to my life
“Hello! Today I’m going to tell you about my favourite festival. Imagine that you are in India in Asia continent. In India, there are many festivals like Holi, Diwalli, Rakhi, etc. but my favourite festival is Navratri. I love Navratri, because we get to dance together in a group dance called Garba. Garba is a group dance played by clapping and using wooden sticks. Another reason why I like it is that clapping hands is also a kind of exercise that improves blood flow. Further, we learn team work. Most importantly, I love garba, because I love to dance. It brings me joy.”
Heral Alwani
Class 5
Rosseau International School, Douala, Cameroon, Africa
Glittering with talent
“Garba is a traditional folk dance. To me, it has been a part of my life since forever. I love the beautiful dresses. My dad buys me a new dress every year. I love the way it glitters in colourful lights of Garba ground. I will show everyone my triple clap (teen taali) special moves this year!”
Dilanshi Kachhawa
Class 1
Children’s Academy, Indore
Time to Shine & Dance
Garba is a famous dance form of Gujarat state in India. Traditionally, it is performed during the nine-day Hindu festival Navaratri. I really love this festival and wait for the dance every year. I was missing it so much since covid-19 pandemic. This year will b extra special, as I will showcase my awesome moves. I have been practising. My mom’s friends already love them!”
Sargam Patidar
Class 4
DPS Nipania, Indore
I am ready now
“I haven’t had the chance to participate in the group garba before. I did go as a kid and saw the colourfully dressed dancers. I wanted to try it, but couldn’t. I love dancing. I even innovated a few steps and love them!”
Thiya Sharma
Class 1
The Niranjana School, Indore
Dandiya keeps monotony away
“I always hear things about Garba event from my elders and elder sis. Sadly, there were no Garba events in my school because of covid-19. Also, we were following protocols, so we stayed home. Now, I am super excited to do garba for the first time. I am learning and practising every day. As my mum says...a dandiya a day keeps the monotony away.”
Pourwik Kumawat
Class 3-B
Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore
Happy Times Ahead
“This will be my first Garba event ever. I don’t know much, but I like it in the videos. Everyone looks very happy.”
Hitanshi Kachhwa
8-month-old
Schools begin Navratri Celebrations
The students of Advanced Academy on the occasion of the first day of Navratri offered gratitude and devotion to Maa Durga.
Students looked vibrant in colorful attires for Navratri. Avika Mishra, Grade 1 student was dressed up as Maa Durga's avatar.
A beautiful skit by the students showcased the origin of the festival. Goddess Durga and Mahishasur, role plays showed children how the battle between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasur lasted for nine days. Durga Maa then killed the Demon on the tenth day- the day of victory which is called Vijaya Dashmi.
Students then witnessed a holy shloka by Jivansh Somani. Lastly, Navratri Garba dance was a mesmerizing performance by the students of class I E and 1 F.
Director Timsi Rai appreciated the efforts by the students and teachers and made the students take a pledge to kill the demon of our own bad habits.
The power of Feminine
Layesha Sanghvi
Class 5-C
St Joseph Convent School
Sharing blessings, an essential lesson of Durga Puja
After two years of muted festivities in the shadow of the pandemic, this year the Kolkata city is totally pumped up to celebrate Durga Puja with full vigour and fanfare as recently UNESCO has inscribed "Durga Puja" as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.
To celebrate this honour, the students of Orchids–The International School (OIS), Newtown, Kolkata conducted a unique social initiative of books, ration and stationery donation drive along with a fundraising as a gesture of devotion for the Durga Puja, therefore, the event is named - PUJARPAN ’22.
Renowned singer Nachiketa Chakraborty and WBCS officer and deputy secretary of Dept of Education, Govt of West Bengal Sukanta Saha graced the occasion with their presence.
School principal Sharmili Shah, “We have donated books and stationeries to our NGO partners - World Vision India and Prayajan along with that, the teachers, students and non-teaching staff of the school donated 50,000 INR and a total amount of 25,000 INR has been donated to both the NGOs. I am highly thankful to our trustees to support us in this noble cause”
Alongside the cultural song and dance performances by school children. They also performed Agomoni songs and put up food and various goody stalls with the help of their parents.
Dance, Sing & Pray
Yogita Jatav
Class 5-A
St Joseph Convent School
The power of Maa
Her name was Priyanka, feeling blue every day.
Her expression define, what she wants to say.
She lost her mother at the small age of five,
Every day to herself, she cried.
She thought a lot about, what she wants to say;
But alas, it was too late to pray,
It had been too sudden all too fast,
And now, she could only cry over the past.
She wanted to live with her, Let the death delay;
But her mother had already passed away.
She wanted to be close to her mother, when she felt lonely;
She prayed, "Mother, a last hug, please hold me"
Mother is the person that can't be replaced,
We love the warmth when she hugs and embrace.
She always imagined, a life again with her mom;
But no she couldn't, as her mother was already gone.
Now she is forty three years old,
But still through her eyes tears roll;
Yes, she knew her mom was watching her as a star,
She always longed to say "Mom, you are my superstar".
She said, "Oh mother we will never be apart.
Cause I have you, only you in my Heart."
Avani Jain
Class 8
Choithram School Manik Bagh