Independence Day Celebration
in Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam Inter-College, Muni-ki-reti,
on 15th August 2009, Report by Miss Anjali Rawat, Student of Class 12

Lighting of Deepas by Swami Vishveshwarananda and Narasimhuluji

The 62nd Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 15th August 2009. It is a Red Letter Day in the History of India. On this day the students are charged with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor fills every heart. The students of OSN were blessed by the distinguished presence of the Chief Guest of the day Shri Swami Vishveshwaranandaji Maharaj, and Swami Narasimhuluji Maharaj and other reverend guests.

The cultural programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp by Swami Vishveshwaranandaji. This was followed by the patriotic song 'Vande Mataram'. Ms. Anjali Rawat, the School Captain, in her speech highlighted the progress, sacrifices and achievements of Indians, specially the contributions of Garhwalis and Kumaonis in the freedom struggle of India. The students of the Senior Wing depicted the struggle in the form of a lovely choreography.

National Song by the School Students

The students of Nursery and KG gave an enchanting performance, which presented a Mini India before us.

A Rajasthani folk dance namely 'Sawan Laagyo' was performed by the students of class 6th and 7th, followed by the famous patriotic Bengali song by Rabindra Nath Tagore - 'Ekla Chalo Re'. This was sung by the school choir.

A folk song 'Barsati Nadiya' was next presented before the audience, which truly mesmerized them.

Patriotic Dance by the Students

A synchronized choreography signifying the sacrifices and pleasures of the families of Policemen and the Defense Personnel was presented by the senior students.
The cultural programme ended with a patriotic song 'Bharat Desh Mahan' sung by all the participants.
As has been the tradition, the toppers of each class were presented with cash prizes. It was really a proud moment for the school and a happy occasion as more than 15 students of the ICSE Batch-2009 had scored above 90%. They were all rewarded with cash prizes.
The birthday of Swami Narasimhuluji enhanced the day's programme.
Swami Vishveshwar'anandji congratulated the meritorious students for their excellent results and motivated all for achieving better results.

To conclude the programme, our Honourable Principal Col. (Retd.) D.L. Sachdeva, stressed upon the need to provide holistic education to students by striking an equilibrium between academics and co-curricular activities. He thanked reverend Swamiji and other distinguished guests for participating in the Independence Day Celebrations.

Left: Swami Vishveshwarananda and
Col. Sachdeva with the organising Faculty