Educational institutions lead Basant Panchami celebrations in city
Marking the arrival of spring, Basant Panchami was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state capital on Monday, with educational institutions, schools, and cultural venues hosting events dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and the arts.
At LNCT University on Kolar Road, the campus was adorned in yellow, symbolising spring. Students and faculty gathered to worship Goddess Saraswati, with Chancellor Jai Narain Chouksey emphasising the importance of continuous learning. Cultural performances, including dance and music, enriched the celebrations, and offerings of yellow rice, boondi, and sweets were distributed as prasad, fostering a sense of community.
Similarly, at Children’s Hope India Girls' School in Gandhi Nagar, students participated in Saraswati Vandana, music, and singing, wearing yellow to mark the occasion. Principal Priya Jain Sharma encouraged students to excel academically while embracing their cultural heritage. The event featured student performances in painting and singing, strengthening their connection to Indian traditions.
At PM Shri Central School No. 1, students took part in a prayer ceremony and presented Saraswati Vandana through a beautiful dance performance. Vice-Principal Manish Kumar Gupta led the havan, followed by cultural songs and music. The chief guest urged students to draw inspiration from Goddess Saraswati and apply her teachings in their lives. The event concluded with prasad distribution.
The Mansarovar Group of Institutions celebrated the festival with over a thousand students offering prayers to Goddess Saraswati. The event, which included cultural performances by students of Mansarovar Public School, brought together faculty and students from the entire Mansarovar family. Chancellor Manjula Tiwari and Vice-Chancellor Gaurav Tiwari wished everyone prosperity and wisdom.
At AVM School in Nehru Nagar, students, wearing yellow attire, took part in Saraswati Vandana and displayed their talents through music and singing. The principal emphasised the significance of Basant Panchami, encouraging students to stay focused on their studies and values. The event filled the school with positive energy and reverence.
The Oriental School, located on Raisen Road, also marked the occasion with Vedic chanting and havan. Chairman Praveen Thakral spoke to students about meditation, self-confidence, and hard work, expressing confidence in their success in upcoming exams. The event ended with the distribution of prasad.
Basant Panchami was a celebration of knowledge, culture, and unity. The day was a reminder of the importance of knowledge, culture, and values in shaping a prosperous society, with the entire city filled with joy and positivity.
