Students engage in various activities at Tarumitra

A weeklong festival, Van Mahotsav, concluded in the city recently. Various educational institutes participated in the events and performed various activities at the mahotsav, which was organised at Tarumitra. Devopriya Dutta, the coordinator of the event, said, “It was a grand event, which saw the participation of students, teachers, educationists, social activists and many environmentalists. Dr Ranjana Jha, a classical and folk singer, was also invited at the event. Her performance was loved by the visitors. Children were very excited to learn how to plant saplings and make organic seed bombs. We also distributed a variety of saplings. The best part of the event was when we

invited people

to adopt a tree on their name.”

Moreover, students performed nukkad naatak on the theme of nature. They wore beautiful caps that were made of papers. Some of them danced on the song, “Hari hari vasundhara.” An event was also organised where participants applied heena on each other’s palm. Sawan Jhula was also put up for the people. Father Tony Pendanath, director, Tarumitra, said, “The event has been organised to encourage people to take

care

of our planet. We showed them various ways through which they can help in the conservation of

natural resources

and plant more trees. I was happy to see that visitors enjoyed a lot and made lovely memories.”

Students hugged the trees with warmth and considered them a part of their family. They also participated in the special prayer ceremony to mark the closing ceremony of the Van Mahotsav.