2024-25
Sankranthi Celebrations
Published On: January 8, 2025
The Sankranti celebrations at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Vijayawada are typically vibrant and filled with cultural and spiritual significance. Sankranti, a festival marking the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, is celebrated with various traditional activities. The celebrations at the Gurukul often include:
1. **Kite Flying**: One of the most popular traditions, with students and staff participating in kite flying competitions, enjoying the colorful skies.
2. **Puja and Aarti**: Special prayers and aarti are performed in the temple to mark the occasion, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being.
3. **Cultural Programs**: Students participate in various cultural performances such as dance, drama, and music, celebrating the harvest festival through their artistic expressions.
4. **Community Feasts**: Traditional sweets such as tilgul (made from sesame seeds and jaggery) are shared among students and staff, symbolizing the festival’s emphasis on goodwill.
5. **Games and Competitions**: Students engage in fun games, both traditional and modern, fostering teamwork and friendly competition.
The event is generally marked by a sense of joy, unity, and community spirit among the students and staff at the Gurukul.
