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