BAPS Swaminarayan Vidya Mandir Atladra celebrated "Matru- Pitru Vandana" program with zeal and enthusiasm to promote Indian cultural values among students as a part of 20th years of grand success of school journey.
The program was started in a melodious voice with a heart felt prayer 'Tumhi ho mata pita tumhi ho' by the students. A motivational speech was delivered by Swamiji pertaining the role of parents in modern day and role of student and their duties towards parents, school and society.
Beautiful rendition of the song' hato hu suto parne putra nano' and 'papa mara ladkavaya' was performed by students of class 9th to 11th.
A program then followed with a small skit 'Pratibimb' by students group . This special act was heart touching moment for all present in the event.
Students worshipped their parents and sought their blessings by offering them Tilak, flowers and chanting of prayers. Parents also tied 'Raksha Sutra ' to their child and blessed them.After poojan students handed over their parents , a gratitude letter expressing their overwhelmed feelings which they can't express through words. The poojan aimed at instilling deep sense of gratitude and humility and how to reciprocate parents' unconditional love with care and respect. Really this program reminded all of our ancient feelings 'Matru devo bhava, Pitru devo bhava'.