Dandiya Dhamaal Amidst Navratri Festivities at GD Goenka Public School, Lucknow
On October 11, 2024, GD Goenka Public School, Sushant Golf City, Lucknow hosted its much-anticipated Dandiya Night as a part of the school’s Navratri celebrations. The event aimed to celebrate the rich cultural tradition of DandiyaRaas and Garba, promoting community spirit and togetherness among students, teachers, parents and staff.
Dandiya Night is one of most popular and awaited events held at GD GoenkaPunlic School every year. To mark the festivities of ‘Navratri’, the school premises was throbbed with the beats of the foot-tapping music and dance. The whole environment was abuzz with a lot of zeal and enthusiasm. Not only the Goenkans, but people from all over the city actively participated in the event, decked up in vibrant ethnic attires, which made for a spectacular visual treat for everyone to relish.
The spacious school ground was transformed into a lively celebration space with traditional and colourful decorations. The venue was adorned with strings of lights, rangoli patterns, marigold flowers, and ethnic drapery, creating a festive and joyful ambience. A large stage was set up for the live band and DJ.
The evening welcomed dignitaries from different walks of life. Sushri Sushma Kharakwal, Honorable Mayor, Lucknow along with many senior bureaucrats, dignitaries and eminent personalities of the citygraced the occasion as special guests for the event.
The event commenced at 06:30 PM with the ‘pooja’ and ‘aarti’ of AmbeMaa performed by the hon’ble Mayor along with the Chairman of the School Shri Sarvesh Goel, Mrs LalitaGoel and Principal Dr Prerna Mitra.
The highlight of the night was the DandiyaRaas and Garba performances, which began shortly after the inaugurationwhere noted singer Sonal Pradhan enthralled everyone with her live-wire voice. Participants, dressed in traditional attire, showcased their dance skills while moving in perfect synchrony to the music. The traditional ghagras, kediyus, cholis, and bandhanis added to the festive flair, with bright colours and intricate designs making the night even more visually spectacular.The event was attended by more than 4000 people.
Lots of exciting prizes were won in Lucky Draw and various titles such as, Best Dressed Male & Female, Best Dancer Male & Female, Most Energetic Dancer, Best Dancing Group, Best Dressed Family, Best Dressed Kid and Dandiya King & Queen. The winners received the prizes from Chairman of GD Goenka Public school Shri Sarvesh Goel,
The energy exuberating out of the colourful attires, the delectable eatables and the enthusiasm of all the dancers and performers portrayed a perfect atmosphere of euphoria and gaiety.
The Dandiya Night indeed turned out to be a huge success with yet another season of entertainment and enjoyment. With the riot of colours and an eclectic mix of music, this would certainly make its roisterers remember the joyous celebrations for years to come.
