Bokaro: Onam is a festival to cherish, with moments that reincarnate a past of prosperity and goodness. This most joyous festival of Kerala was celebrated in the premises of Sree Ayyappa Public School, Bokaro on Wednesday.
E. S. Suseelan Vice Chairman and Suresh K.A, General Secretary – D. Shashi Kumar and other Committee Members Mohanan Nair, Shivadasan, Baburaj Inaugrated the celebration by lighting the the lamp the traditional ‘Pookalam’ (Floral Carpet).
Students of classes XI & XII dressed in the traditional attire of Kerala – Gods Own Country participated with great enthusiasm. As a part of this celebration, a role play by the students was organised. They enacted the story of King Mahabali and Vamana. They also performed Pulikali (Tiger Dance); a vibrant folk art of Kerala.
To mark the significance of this occasion an Inter-House Rangoli Competition was organised for the students of classes 3-12. The students were divided into three groups – A, B and C comprising the students of 3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 respectively. The theme for this competition was Onam festival. The students participated with great zeal and enthuriasm. They made various alluring patterns called Pookalam with flowers and colours.
From Group “A” Cauvery house got the first position, Ganga and Periyar, collectively received the second position and third prize was bagged by the Saraswati house. In Group “B” Pampa, Yamuna and Saraswati house got first, second and third position respectively. From Group “C” Cauvery, Periyar and Saraswati secured the first, second and third positions respectively.
Satish Nair conveyed Onam greetings in a message to the entire SAPS family. The Director Dr. S. S. Mahapatra congratulated the winners on their achievements. The Principal Mrs. P Shailaja Jaykumar appreciated the students and conveyed Onam greetings of happiness and prosperity to all.
