November 22, 2018

AMAR # 614 Diwali cum Children’s Day at Aux-Lonavla

The term exams having ended yesterday the students were in a relaxed mood and all excitedly geared up for the twin celebration of children day and Diwali. All students came colourfully dressed. The stage was brightly decorated with lamps, lanterns, and flowers, “Children you are joyful flowers in Auxilium’s garden of love” – these words formed the backdrop. The portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru was also decorated on the stage. The

AMAR # 613 Diwali celebration at Aux-Wadala

DIWALI, the festival of light, is one with several stories attached to it. The most popular tradition in Hinduism is the story of the return of Rama, king of Ayodhya, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana to his capital city after 14 years exile and a war in which he defeated the demon – king Ravana. It commemorates the people of Ayodhya who lit oil lamps along the road