Deepavali celebrated with enthusiasm and fervor at Lourdes Central School, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Deepavali, a festival of lights, was celebrated with enthusiasm and fervor at Lourdes Central School on the 30th of October with the theme “celebrating the triumph of light over ignorance and darkness.” The prayer song sung by the school choir created the divine ambience in the school grounds.
The festivity began with the lighting of the lamp by the Principal Rev. Fr Johnson L. Sequeira, the vice principals, Ms. Belita Mascarenhas and Ms. Anita Thomas, the teacher in charge, Ms. Rekha Naveen, and the student representatives, symbolizing the arrival of knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment. Shreshtashree of class VIIC read the shloka from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the importance of light in each one’s life. The enthralling and engaging dance drama on Narakasura presented by the students of class VIII touched everyone’s heart with its meaningful message and graceful presentation.
Rev. Fr Johnson L. Sequeira, Principal, LCS, in his address, insisted the students be gentle and kind and be the light in others’s lives by their good deeds and actions. He also emphasized that even the negative feelings of jealousy and anger should be cleaned from our body, mind, and soul. The entire celebration was conducted by Tanisha and Dhruv of Class IXA.
The school was adorned with vibrant lighting and diyas, colorful rangoli representing positivity and happiness all around. Thus, the Deepavali celebration at LCS was a resounding success, fostering unity, cultural awareness, and joy among the school community.
