JANMASHTAMI

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Krishna was the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. Based on scriptural details and astrological calculations the date of Krishna's birth, known as Janmashtami is 19 July 3228 BCE and departed on 3102 BCE. Krishna belonged to the Vrishni clan of Yadavas from Mathura.

 

Celebrations

Hindus celebrate Janmashtami by fasting and staying up until midnight, the time when Krishna is believed to have been born. Images of Krishna's infancy are placed in swings and cradles in temples and homes. At midnight devotees gather around for devotional songs, dance and exchange gifts. Some temples also conduct reading of the Hindu religious scripture Bhagavad Gita.

 

 

Janmaashtami/ Gokulashtami ( Marathi- गोकुळाष्टमी ), popularly known in Mumbai and Pune as Dahi Handi, is celebrated with enormous zeal and enthusiasm. The handi is a clay pot filled with buttermilk that is positioned at a convenient height prior to the event. The topmost person on the human pyramid tries to break the handi by hitting it with a blunt object. Mostly nariyal (coconut) is preferred being a sign of purity, truth etc. in Hinduism. When that happens the buttermilk is spilled over the entire group, symbolizing their achievement through unity.

 

RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATION

RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATION

 

Raksha Bandhan, (the bond of protection) or Rakhi is a Vedic festival primarily observed in India, Mauritius and Nepal, which celebrates the relationship between brothers, cousins and sisters. It is also called Rakhi Purnima in most of India. 

 

The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her. The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar.

 

Upkeeping our culture and values related to festivals, students of RIS celebrated Raksha Bandhan on 1st August, 2012.

 

                           

 

 

NEWS READING COMPETITION

NEWS READING COMPETITION

At RIS we want every child to leave with a lifelong love of reading and the necessary literacy skills to succeed in life.

 

Once a child has mastered the mechanics of reading, building on it in a literacy-rich environment will enable them to become accomplished readers. Only then will they find it easier to read a wider range of literature for their own enjoyment.

 

With this motive we arranged "News Reading Competition" for our students on 27th July, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

WALKING THE PATH OF LEADERSHIP

The School Council Election took place on 22nd June, 2012 through where by the Members and Authorities were elected for :

• School Captain,
• Head Boy, Head Girl,
• House Leaders and
• Prefects.

 

Respected Join Secretary Madam, Smt. Krishna R. Tiwari handed over the Slashes and House flags to respective heads of different Houses.

Oath taking Ceremony was performed whereby the Elected Members Committed to perform their duties without any bias and for the betterment of school.