Twin celebrations in Nanganallur

| S VENKATESHWARAN |

Viveka Seva International, led by Nanganallur resident,
founder, Mr. Subramaniam, has been organising Krishna
Jayanthi celebrations and competitions for school students
across Tamil Nadu for the past 48 years.
As part of its annual initiative, circulars are sent to schools
across the state, encouraging students of different classes to
participate in a variety of competitions, including recitation,
drawing, essay writing, moral storytelling, fancy dress, uriyadi,
and group dance.
On September 5, the Sri Krishna and Radha fancy dress
competition was held at Chellammal Vidyalaya, with an
impressive 352 children participating. The competition was
conducted in 3 categories – KG, Classes 1 and 2, and Classes
3, 4 and 5.
A group Bharatanatyam competition was also held, with
students from six schools taking part. Apart from the special
prizes, prizes were presented to all the participating children to
encourage their enthusiasm and participation. A panel of 36
senior citizens served as judges for the competitions.
The programme also gave equal importance to the Teachers’
Day celebration, with all the school teachers participating in the
special event. Special prizes were presented to all the teachers
in recognition of their contribution and service to students.

Viveka Seva treasurer, Mr. Divakar, welcomed the gathering.
Viveka Seva general secretary, Ms. Padma Subramaniam, and
Chellammal school administrative officer, Mr. Narayanan,
delivered their greetings. Mr. Subramaniam administered the
Teachers’ Pledge.
Retired Madras High Court judge Justice Kannan, who
participated as special guest, delivered a special address and
distributed prizes to the winners and teachers.
School principal, Ms. V. Usha Nandini, and vice principal, Ms.
Latha Venkatesh, participated.