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The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great & enthusiasm on 19 August in Prachiti International School & Jr. College, Sakri. Lord Krishna is known world wide & celebrated as an avatar of God Vishnu.
Students came traditionally dressed as Radha & Krishna, complete with flutes , peacock feathers & matkas. A splendidly colorful program was organized by the school.
There was a handi hanging at the centre of the ground & the cute Radha Krishna pairs sang some songs & bhajans, danced around them to the beats of Janmashtami songs filling the air with joy & festive spirit. The idol was kept in palanquin. Then it was worshipped by everyone with prodigious devotion.
The students made pyramid & attempted to reach the Handi. They were overjoyed when they broke the ‘Dahi Handi’ to grace this occasion. Dahi Handi is the most ancient joyful game played & celebrated for the birth of Krishna on Janmashtami.
The very delicious ‘Gopal Kala’ prepared by the staff & was distributed among all students. It signifies excitement, euphoria & a joyous spirit of enthrallment.
This holy occasion brings people together, thus signifying unity & faith. This day signifies goodwill & the victory of good over evil.
The Principals Bharti Panjabi & Vaishali Lade, Co-ordinators Vaibhav Sonawane & Tushar Deore were present for the programme.