Dandiya Ras

A dance deeply ingrained into a part of the indian culture.There’s a powerful symbolism behind this beautiful tradition.Garba symbolizes the womb and the cyclic nature of life.The lamp or lantern (called Garbo) represents life, and dancing around it signifies the divine presence in everything.Through the dance, devotees express their devotion and channel their energy toward the goddess,Durga.

On the occasion of “Navratri” the Cultural Committee of Changu Kana Thakur Secondary and Higher Secondary Vidyalaya, New Panvel has organised Programme of ‘Dandiya Ras’ under the guidance of Mr. Prashant More Sir (Principal of Junior College), Supervisor Mr. Ajit Sonawane Sir(Arts and Commerce), Supervisor Mrs. Swati Patil Madam (Science).For this Programme following dignitaries were present,

Mrs.Sushila Tai Gharat (Ex.Corporator PMC)

Mr.Jagdish Gharat

Mr.Kailas Satre Sir (Principal of CKT Secondary Section)

Mr.Subhash Mankar Sir (Principal of CKT Primary Section)

Mrs.Rajani Phadke (Ex.Student Representative).

All committee members took efforts to make this program successful whis was started with Invitation made by Mrs.Swati Vaidya Madam.

The following Judges were appointed for said Programme to recognised best ‘Dandiya King’ and ‘Dandiya Queen’,

Mr.Kapil Dandage Sir (Science)

Mrs.Vijaya Gajakosh Madam (Science)

Mr.Milind Surwade Sir (Commerce)

Mrs.Jyoti Wagh Madam (Commerce)

 Rankers of Dandiya Ras:

➡️Miss.Kalekar Shreya Suresh Vaishali (XII Science-S2)

➡️Mast.Sawant Sarth Prakash Savita(XII Science-S8)

➡️Miss.Patel Durvi Jayanti Neeta (Commerce – XI C5)

➡️Mast.Dube Shivam Deepu Manjula (Commerce – XI C4)

Navratri is an auspicious festival celebrated all over India for different reasons every year. It is culturally dedicated to Goddess Durga, an exemplar of Shakti or the cosmic energy and is believed to accord spiritual and worldly fulfilment.It is a celebration of the feminine energy, Shakti, embodied by the goddess Durga. To celebrate these nine days Mrs.Vaishali Wadkar Madam  made cutout of importance of nine colours and related Durga’s and put it on notice board.The program was concluded by strong determination of “स्त्री- शक्ती जागर”.