Rosario High School celebrates Gandhi Jayanthi

Rosario High School celebrates Gandhi Jayanthi

Mangalore Today News Network

By I J Saldanha Shet

Mangalore, Oct. 2, 2011: "Convection for religious harmony."- a programme was organised for Gandhi Jayanthi at Rosario High School.The programme was presided over by Mr.Aloysius Dsouza, the Head Master of Rosario High School.

The three main stream religions were represented. Hindu religion, Swami Jithakamandaji-the president of Rama Krishna Mutt; Representing Muslim religion, Maulana Abdul Azeez-the vice president of all India Mills council-D.K. unit and Catholic religion, Fr.Rocky Fernandes lecturer  Rosario college- were the chief guests. Mrs.Elizabeth Fernandes teacher introduced and welcomed the dignitaries. Mr.Mohammed Ali,president PTA,Sr.Anthony Mary,Head Mistress Primary School and Mr.Janrardhan Rao,Senior teacher were others on the dais.The guests, paid homage to Gandhiji the Father of the Nation by lighting the lamp and offering flowers.
                                
Swamiji addressed the gathering and advised to follow the path of Gandhiji by inculcating the important  values of truth, non violence, peace and sacrifice. Maulana Abdul Azeez in his message stressed the need for dedication,duty,devotion and discipline which made Gandhiji-"The Mahatma".  Rev.Fr.Rocky Fernandes called upon the students to follow the principles of Gandhiji and understanding them as well as  study  them more closely.

President of the function Mr.Aloysius D’Souza gave a call to the students to give importance for prayer like Gandhiji, read the life and works of the Mahatma and make a beining to follow Values of Gandhiji and strive to become ’Maha-atmas’ (Great souls) like Gandhiji who is a hero of India the world over.

Mrs.Laveena Quadras teacher conducted the programme and Mrs.Claudia Dsouza teacher delivered vote of thanks. Students  sang patriotic songs and the programme was ended with a school anthem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNOW ABOUT ’GANDHI JAYANTHI’ :
Gandhi Jayanti or Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year as a national holiday to commemorate the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948). His non-violence or satyagraha continues to influence political leaders and movements till date. The celebration and essence of Gandhi Jayanti is not restricted within India and also observed by the United Nations as the International Day of non-violence that aims to disseminate his philosophy, principle and believe in non-violence through proper education and public awareness.

Celebration of Gandhi Jayanti is also a moment to relive Mohandas Gandhi’s life and contribution in India’s Independence. Born in a small coastal town Porbandar in Gujarat, Gandhi married Kasturbai Makhanji at the age of 13. His childhood memories and experiences are vividly depicted by him in his autobiography My experiments with truth. Gandhi at the age of 18 went to England to study law and returned to India in 1915. After his homecoming, he led nationwide stir for achieving Sawaraj, abolition of social evils, empowering women rights and improving economic conditions of peasants and farmers. He further strengthened his movement against the British Raj and led Indians in protesting Dandi March Salt in 1930 that was later followed by the popular Quit India in 1942 calling British to leave India.