Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Roing, celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion and enthusiasm. The special feature of this year’s celebration was that the students themselves prepared the idols of Lord Ganesha. All six boys’ hostels took part in this creative activity. For one week, students worked in their free time to carefully and patiently shape the idols. They also painted them beautifully and made small pandals for Murti Pratishthapana. For many of the students, it was a completely new and joyful experience.
On the day of the festival, the idols from all the hostels were brought to the school auditorium in a colourful procession accompanied by the school band. The auditorium was filled with a devotional atmosphere as the Puja and Havan were performed. The puja was initiated by Sri Dev Dutta Upadhya. After the puja, Sri Gauranga Das addressed the gathering and explained the importance of Ganesh Chaturthi and how such celebrations bring spiritual strength, unity, and joy to everyone.
At the end of the programme, prasad of modak, the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha, was distributed among all. The presence of Lord Ganesha in the school for three days will surely create a divine and spiritual ambience for students and staff alike.