Guru Purnima Celebration – Pitru Puja

Date: 09/07/2025

Venue: Prayer Hall, VKV (NEEPCO), Bokuloni

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya NEEPCO, Bokuloni organized a unique and heartwarming celebration  'Pitru Puja'. The event aimed to honor the role of fathers as the first guru in a child’s life.

The programme invited fathers of Class VII students, with more than 39 fathers attending and participating in the spiritual and emotional celebration.

 



Programme Highlights:

·         The event began in the Prayer Hall, where each child washed the feet of their father, symbolizing humility, respect, and gratitude. After the ritual, they sought blessings from their fathers.

·         Tilakam marking the ceremonial beginning of the puja.

·         Sanjay Sir led the Puja rituals, where fathers were respectfully seated, and children performed Aarti, offered sweets, and took blessings with devotion.

·         Principal Didi warmly welcomed each and every parent and appreciated their presence and involvement.

·         Jyotsna Didi delivered a heartfelt speech on the importance of a father’s role in shaping a child’s life, emphasizing the value of fatherhood as guidance and strength.

·         A few fathers also shared their thoughts and expressed appreciation for the school’s thoughtful initiative in organizing such a meaningful event.

·         The celebration concluded with the distribution of prasad among all staff, students, and parents.




The Guru Purnima celebration at VKV NEEPCO Bokuloni was an emotional and spiritually enriching experience. The “Pitru Puja” beautifully reinforced the traditional values of reverence and gratitude towards one’s parents, especially the father as a guiding figure. The school remains committed to nurturing such values that promote respect, family bonding, and cultural awareness in students.

“The father is the first hero, the first teacher, and the first Guru of a child.”