PART-2 Diwali in campuses

Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women

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A clean and green Diwali was celebrated at Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women as an initiative undertaken by the library. On this occasion students and the library staff decorated the library green with leaves and twigs taken from the garden, thus inculcating a beautiful pious decoration. The whole library was adorned in beautiful vibrant rangoli designs, made and drawn by the students and the library staff. As gratitude and a hope to bestow peace and harmony upon all, a pooja (religious prayer) was also organised in the library. This was followed by Jyoti Prajwalan (holy lamp lighting) by Principal Dr Navjot Kaur. Then a small get-together was organised as a celebration in which everyone felt jubilant while exchanging verbal wishes amongst them. Principal Dr Navjot Kaur appreciated the efforts of Kanchan, librarian and her staff for their beautiful initiative.

Emm Aar International School

Diwali celebrations at the Emm Aar International School, Adampur, illuminated everyone’s heart with joy and fervour. The celebrations began under the supervision of Principal Navdeep Vashishta. Children from Nursery to Class II actively participated, sang poems and songs related to Diwali. The students were dressed in colorful dresses giving the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations. Children of Classes II made colorful rangoli designs, decorated candles, and lighted the diyas paying tribute to Lord Rama spreading the message of victory of good over evil. The entire block was resplendent with lovely Diwali decorations. Director Dr Simmi Tandon, applauded the efforts of the children and urged them to celebrate a clean, green, and safe Diwali.

Lyallpur Khalsa College

Social Sensitisation Cell of Lyallpur Khalsa College organised an exhibition in collaboration with an NGO, Apaar, which assists intellectually disabled adults in assimilation with society. The NGO provides quality skills training and the trainees make products all year around in their workshop like painted diyas, lanterns, earrings and decorative items. Principal Dr Gurpinder Singh Samra appreciated the initiative taken by Dr Navneet Bhullar, who is doctor in USA and started Apaar in 2014. This organisation enables these disabled adults to lead dignified and financially independent lives. Principal Dr Samra distributed fruits among them and presented saplings to Dr Navneet Bhullar. Diwali is an opportunity for them to sell various items. Lyallpur Khalsa College has given the opportunity to Apaar for displaying their products like diyas, door hangings, wooden birdhouses, tea light holders, wind chimes etc. Staff members and students encouraged them enthusiastically and purchased their stall items in huge numbers. Social Sensitisation cell members Prof. Amita Shahid (Convenor), Dr Patwant Atwal, Dr. Ubique Bedi, Dr. Manmeet Sodhi, Prof. Manish Goel and other staff members and students actively participated through the event.

KMV College

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya celebrated the festival of Diwali with fervour and enthusiasm. Principal Prof (Dr) Atima Sharma Dwivedi extended her Diwali wishes to all the staff members and the students of the college. Addressing the staff members and the students on the occasion, she averred that the people should try to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali in order to conserve the environment. She wished that this beautiful festival of Diwali may bring happiness, joy and prosperity in everyone’s life. She further maintained that every person of society should celebrate this festival with communal harmony, love and brotherhood. On this occasion, a cultural programme was also organised in which students showcased their dancing and singing talent. Students named Yukta and Diksha mesmerised everyone with their singing skills. The Principal lauded the efforts of Dr Madhumeet, Dean, Department of Student Welfare, for organising the celebrations.

Eklavya School

Eklavya School celebrated Diwali festival. Students showed their creativity for decorating the school. They enjoyed very much by doing this work. Students made charts of ‘Happy Diwali, Shubh Diwali, Shubh Labh’. They also made rangoli of different designs. They decorated their classes and reception area with different decorative materials and balloons. The items prepared by students included different types of candles, diyas and pooja thalis which were very colourful and decorated with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, mirrors, glitters etc. Candles displayed were of varying shapes and sizes — ranging from small diya shaped to floral, floating, minar shaped, dome shaped and some were even decorated with bows and frills made of wax. Primary wing displayed their items in a very innovative way – decorating it with colourful dupattas, pictures of gods and goddesses and making various designs of rangoli ranging from geometrical to floral patterns. There was a stall put up by the pre-primary section of the school, which had candles and diyas. Dikanshant of Class 1 played dhol very nicely. Student of Class IV performed a group dance on traditional song. A workshop was also conducted for the students in which Pratibha Kakkar was the resource person. She made aware the students about the importance and reason of celebration of Diwali festival.

DIPS School

DIPS Urban Estate authorities organised a potluck activity in which the tiny tots with their pre-primary advisor Monica Mehta and teachers together had a sumptuous lunch wherein a message to live together with the family and friends was propagated. Students brought healthy snacks from home like sandwiches, juice, salad, beans, chat, poha, idli etc and ate with their friends and teachers. During the activity, preprimary teachers organised games like blindfold passing the parcel and antankshari for the amusement of children. Mothers also participated during the activity and played different games. MD Tarwinder Singh and CEO Monica Mandotra remarked that care should be taken during Covid times, nevertheless distance should not be made from friends and family.

Ivy World School

Ivy World School under the aegis of the Vasal Education Society celebrated clean and green Diwali with festive gusto. The day started with a special morning assembly wherein students delivered speeches on the significance of the festival and the relevance of eco-friendly celebrations. Decorated in vibrant hues, the school had an ambiance of joy and happiness. Students were briefed on ill-effects of burning crackers and were urged to celebrate the festival with candles, sweets and non-polluting green crackers. Various other activities such as ‘Diya Decoration’ for Grade I to III and ‘Diwali corner decoration’ for Grade IV to VIII were organised. All the participants were very energetic and they performed enthusiastically. Principal Sanjeev Chauhan applauded the efforts of the children and also expressed her deep concern about the environment and advised the students to celebrate Green Diwali. K K Vasal, president, Vasal Educational Society, and R K Vasal, vice-president praised the efforts of the school in keeping the cultural spirit alive through such celebrations. They all wished happiness, peace, and prosperity to all.

Cambridge International School (Co-Ed.)

Cambridge International School (Co-Ed) celebrated Diwali in school premises. The festival fervour has already gripped the nation and to keep this spirit of festivity alive, the school celebrated the festival but with a difference. To inculcate the value of optimism and goodness, the children of Grade I and II were motivated to make colourful diyas and candles. To sparkle the life with joy and happiness the students of Grade III and IV prepared beautiful cards on this divine festival. The students of Grade V, VI, VII and VIII prepared beautiful torans and decorated the school with rangoli. Children took a pledge to celebrate green Diwali and to create awareness among the people of the society and neighbourhood. They made beautiful pledge cards with the message ‘Say no to crackers’ and ‘Use earthen diyas’. The celebration started with a traditional ceremony by worshiping Lord Ganesh and Goddess Mahalaxmi in the assembly followed by a speech in which the students were enlightened over the reason behind the celebration of Diwali every year. Poems were recited spreading the triumph of good over the evil, light over darkness. The students presented a beautiful play showcasing Rama’s triumphant return to his home. Awareness was created among the children to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali this year. Stress was laid upon not to burst crackers as it creates noise as well as environmental pollution which leads to many health related issues and environmental problems. They were told to celebrate it by lighting earthen diyas and candles. Children pledged to adhere to the celebration of Diwali in an eco-friendly way. Chairman Nitin Kohli, Vice Chairman Deepak Bhatia, President Pooja Bhatia, Vice President Paarth Bhatia, Director and Principal Dr Ravinder Mahal were also present to grace the occasion. They all wished happiness, peace and prosperity to all.

MGN College of Education

Diwali was celebrated in the premises of MGN College of Education by organising Diya Decoration competition. Students of the college very creatively and aesthetically decorated the diyas. The Diwali vibes could be seen through colourful rangolis with which different areas of the college were also decorated. In this competition, Rachita Garg stood first, Rozy got second position and Kajal stood third. On this occasion, acting Principal Neelu Jhanji appreciated the efforts of students and motivated students to celebrate environment friendly Diwali. Geetanjali Mittu coordinated the event. Along with students, all the staff members witnessed the event.