Page 15 - Sri Sri Patrika September 2021

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– 8 September 2021
Ganesha Chaturthi festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the God of
wisdom and prosperity. It is celebrated every year on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha
in the month of Bhadrapada. Children dressed up in traditional attire, participated in
activities and sang bhajans.

Facilitator and children of PP1 made beautiful Ganesha using Chapathi dough. Children
enjoyed singing “Ganapati Bappa Morya”. A message on celebrating Ganesha
Chaturthi in an eco-friendly way was conveyed to our cutie pies.

’Ganesha mask making’ activity was conducted for the children of PP2. They enjoyed
and watched with enthusiasm, made the same and wore it.

Facilitators of PP3 enacted the story of Lord Ganesha and the Moon. Children thoroughly
enjoyed watching the story. Facilitators also conveyed that we must never laugh at
others. Children used betal leaves to make the portrait of Ganesha. Children presented

their work with great pride to the facilitators.