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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL JAMMU HOLDS SPECIAL ASSEMBLY TO CELEBRATE “550th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF GURU NANAK DEV JI”

Monday, November 11, 2019

Delhi Public School organized a special assembly to celebrate 550th Parkash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on 11th November, 2019. The celebration commenced with a prayer which filled the air with sense of peace and tranquility.
The students presented a mesmerizing “SHABAD KIRTAN”, in praise and glory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which enchanted and soothed the audience. Student were dressed in Kesari Turban and looked very impressive. The information about the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji were disseminated by Bhuvandeep Singh, XII-H alongwith Kunwar Raj Singh VIII-B, in English and Navgun Singh of class VIII-D in Punjabi. They spoke of One God, universal brotherhood, love, humility, simplicity, equality and tolerance, while a speech on significance of celebrating 550th Gurupurab was delivered by Kiswa of IX G.
While addressing the assembly, Principal, DPS Jammu, Ms. Ruchi Chabra, elucidated the meaning of “Gurupurab.” She highlighted some qualities of the Sikhism worth emulating, such as truthfulness, thoughtfulness and tenacity. She also felicitated the winners, Ridima Bajpai of class VIII-A (Singing) Mukal Singh XI –E (Harmonium), Lakshay Jandial IX-J and Sarthak Modi VIII-H (Tabla), of Inter DPS National Level Vocal Music Festival 2019.
Headmistress, Ms. Meenu Gupta and Dy. Headmaster Mr. Ravi Kumar Kotroo spoke on the occasion and stressed on the need to lead a life based on the preachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and to spread the message of harmony and oneness.
The assembly was anchored by Ritika Verma of XI-D and Jaskirat Singh of XII-A while the vote of thanks was presented by the Vice House Warden, Jhelum House, Mr. Raj Kumar. The special assembly concluded with the National Anthem.
Hon’ble President, RCT, Sh. M.K Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Hon’ble PVC, Kunwarani Ritu Singh and Hon’ble Director, Sh. S.S Sodhi Ji also wished a Happy Gurupurab to students, parents, staff and their families.