Devotional Wari by Pre-Primary Students of Prachiti International School –
A Palanquin of “Mauli” through Shenpur and Malanjan Villages amidst the Sound of Tal-Mrudang
Sakri : On the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, Prachiti International School and Junior College, Sakri, organized a devotional and cultural Wari celebration with its pre-primary students—from Nursery to Grade 1—at Shenpur and Malanjan villages. Dressed in traditional attire, the students enthusiastically participated and won the hearts of the villagers by beautifully presenting the experience of the Warkari tradition.
The event saw active and joyful participation from all the young students. The program was successfully conducted under the supervision of Mr. Praful Salunkhe,
Mr. Ganesh Nandre, and Mrs. Prabhavati Chaudhary. The main attractions of the event included the grandly decorated palanquin of Lord Pandurang and vibrant rangolis of Vitthal-Rukmini. Special credit for these beautiful rangoli decorations goes to Mrs. Deepmala, Mrs. Savita Lade, and Mr. Jitendra Kasar, who, along with the students, created artistic and visually stunning designs that added great charm to the event.
The event management was efficiently handled by Mr. Praful Salunkhe,
Mr. Ganesh Nandre, and Mrs. Prabhavati Chaudhary. Due to their planning, conceptualization, presentation, and discipline, the entire celebration turned out to be visually and spiritually enriching.
Students evoked devotion through the chanting of traditional hymns and abhangas like “Mauli Mauli”, “Pundalik Varada Hari Vitthal”, and “Dnyanoba Tukaram.” The palanquin procession through the villages bathed the entire atmosphere in devotion and spiritual joy. The event received special guidance from the school’s Chairman, Hon. Mr. Prashant Bhimrao Patil, who conveyed his best wishes over the phone and appreciated the efforts of the students. He expressed that such activities greatly contribute to the holistic development of children.
The program was held under the guidance and supervision of Principal Mrs. Vaishali Lade, Coordinator Mr. Tushar Deore, and Mr. Vaibhav Sonawane. Their support and direction played a key role in the success of the event. The wholehearted support of all teachers, non-teaching staff, parents, and local villagers was instrumental in making the event a memorable one. The celebration successfully planted the seeds of devotion, discipline, and cultural preservation in the hearts of the young students.