Janmashtami was celebrated with a difference in Podar World School, Sherkhi. Through the celebration attributes like gender discrimination, stereotyping were done with by involving girls in the pyramid formation for ‘Matki phod’ ritual as well as values like determination, coordination and above all working in the spirit of a team were highlighted through the programs that followed as a part of the celebration. The Principal, Ms Preeta Pillai, who is a staunch believer of women empowerment and in creating a liberal, cohesive and exhilarating environment for teaching and learning, addressed the gathering. She, through her talk about the significance of the festival, tried to convey the lesson that just like Lord Krishna who had a humble beginning but rose to become the Lord of the Universe by his code of conduct, every child by virtue of his behavior could rise to the pinnacle of success and take the world in his stride. There was a dance drama depicting the story of Krishna Leela, choreographed by the dance teacher, Ms Palak Thakur and a melodious bhajan sung by the music teacher, Mr Rushi, was accompanied in chorus by all the children on ground. Towards the end all the teachers and the students swayed to the peppy music of garba for half an hour creating a joyous atmosphere.
