The festival is celebrated at the beginning of spring (Vasantha Ritu), symbolizing renewal, growth, and prosperity. On this day, all children dress in yellow or white, representing energy, warmth, and happiness.
Greenwood High School, Hunter Road, celebrated Vasant Panchami with great enthusiasm, incorporating traditional rituals and cultural performances. The event began with Goddess Saraswati Devi Puja and the recitation of the shloka “Saraswati Namastubhyam” by our LKG students.
Shreyanshi, Arshiya, Himansh, and Ananya of Class 2 shared the significance of Vasant Panchami. The celebration featured a mesmerizing classical dance performance by Akshara of Class 1. Students presented a performance on “Saraswati Namastubhyam,” depicting the various avatars of Goddess Saraswati. Aadrithi of Class 2 also performed a classical dance to the song “Mooshika Vahana.”
To highlight the significance of the festival, Nursery and LKG girls delivered a lively dance performance to “Ayi Basanthi.” A few students recited “Namo Sharada” shlokas in honor of the occasion. Shashank and Ajith of Class 2 (Lily section) delivered speeches on the importance of the festival and its relevance to education and culture.
The Aksharabhyasam ceremony was conducted for a few students, symbolizing the beginning of their educational journey. The event concluded with the distribution of prasadam (sweets) to all, spreading joy and blessings among students and staff.
The program ended with the blessings of our beloved Director Sir, Principal Mrs. Manjula, Academic Dean Dr. Chindam Ravinder, Vice Principal Srikanth Sir, Rajeshwari Ma’am, ACO Ms. Sailaja, and the teachers.
The celebration reinforced the school’s commitment to cultural heritage and the importance of knowledge and wisdom. The dignitaries’ messages emphasized the significance of learning and encouraged students to seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati in their academic pursuits.