The festival of lights, Diwali, was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm at Amrita Vidyalayam, Ramanathapuram. The programme highlighted the values of positivity, unity, and the victory of good over evil.

The celebration began with a prayer and lighting of the traditional lamp by teachers, symbolising the removal of ignorance and the spreading of knowledge and peace.

Students presented a variety of colourful cultural items:

• A short drama on 

  Celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali

  Avoiding pollution-causing crackers

  The importance of safety, kindness, and cleanliness

• Bhajans and devotional songs adding divinity to the atmosphere
• Diwali-themed speeches in English and Tamil