STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The pious festival of Diwali – the festival of lights, love and joy was celebrated at JK Public School (JKPS) Panjtirthi with devotion, enthusiasm and excitement. Sonika Sharma, the Incharge of the Celebration, acquainted the Jakians about rituals, beliefs, facts and mythological stories related to the festival. She expressed “let’s lead this planet towards light and fill our homes with light and prayers , not with fumes and crackers .”
The celebration commenced with the auspicious Laxmi Puja by the Principal of JKPS Panjtirthi, Suman Banbah and Anju Jamwal. They offered prayer to the almighty that filled everyones heart and mind with love and harmony.
The Principal wished Happy Diwali to one and all and added, “Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration that holds a special place in the hearts of millions around the world. It’s a time when homes, streets, and hearts are illuminated with joy, positivity, and hope.”
She further remarked, “The triumph of virtue over the vice is the eternal truth. This Diwali let’s light a lamp of love, blast a chain of sorrow, shoot a rocket of Prosperity.”
The participants were beaming with light and their hearts were throbbing with excitement. The role play on a scene from “Ramayana “, the enchantment of Hanuman Chalisa and Ram Stuti and the dance performance by jakiians were the highlights of the day.
The Principal was flabbergasted over the performance of the Jakians. The school ground embellished with handcrafted paper Diyas and lanterns added to the joyous ambience of the celebration.