Fw: HHD 2025
Aparna Rayasam
Nari Shakti: This year’s theme is Nari Shakti. Hindu philosophical traditions beautifully emphasize the complementary nature of masculine and feminine energies, highlighting that true creation emerges from the harmonious union of Prakriti (the feminine principle) and Purush (the masculine principle). The divine feminine deities—Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati—are not merely consorts but powerful entities who complete and empower their male counterparts.
Throughout history, from the Indus Valley civilization to contemporary times, women have been pivotal contributors across social and economic domains. Scholars, warriors, and leaders like Gargi, Rani Lakshmibai, Ahilyabai Holkar, Rani Naiki Devi, Savitribai Phule, and several more unnamed women exemplify women's intellectual prowess, courage, and administrative excellence.
Mela: As soon as you enter the school, you will be greeted by various stalls of local vendors selling jewelry, clothes, Indian ethnic wear, books for children and adults, plus local non-profit businesses giving you information about their services.
Cultural Program: In the auditorium, there will be a wonderful variety show going on, showcasing all the talents that New England has to offer. There are songs and dances by children and adults, area schools of music and dance presenting their best items, children from several Bal Vihars performing plays based on the theme of Nari Shakti.
Food: Go a little further, and your senses will get assaulted with the delicious smells emanating from the cafeteria, where you can sample savory snacks and delicious delicacies.
Kite Flying: Weather permitting, there will be kite flying for children and adults. Come and learn new skills or renew your childhood memories by flying kites again.
Painting Exhibition: Come browse in the hallways, where you can see beautiful artwork by children and adults, in the Painting exhibition.
Storytelling and Heritage Trivia: There will be a Storytelling event, followed by a Heritage Trivia event, which will precede Hindu Heritage Day, in which children can showcase their talents in storytelling and their knowledge about Hindu culture and heritage.
Felicitation of Participants of Storytelling, Heritage Trivia, Painting events: The participants of the Storytelling and Trivia events and also the Painting exhibition will be felicitated on stage on May 10. Outstanding entries will be given a special award. Come and cheer on all the children and encourage them to continue learning about their heritage.