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  Health Check-up Programme – “Wellness on Wheels” Rotary Club, Manipal Town, in association with the Interact Club of Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, organised a health check-up programme titled “Wellness on Wheels” on the school campus. The programme began with Dr. Kumar Bhat, Chairman of the Interact Club, RCMT, extending a warm welcome to the gathering. This was followed by a soulful prayer rendered by the students to invoke the blessings of the Almighty. Thereafter, Rtn Dr. Deepak Ram Bairy, President of the Rotary Club, Manipal Town, addressed the audience and highlighted the purpose of organising the health check-up, emphasising its importance for the well-being of drivers and school staff. The dignitaries present on the occasion included the Chief Guest, Mr. Sudarshan Rao, Panchayat Member of Kurkal and Trustee of Anandathirtha Trust, Dr. Niharika Shetty, Medical Officer, PHC Moodabettu, and Dr. Sucharita, Department of Community Medicine, KMC Manipal. The health camp was not limi...

Parents’ Day Celebration – मातृ पितृ वंदना By Scouts and Guides – Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, Pajaka Kunjarugiri

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  Parents’ Day Celebration – मातृ पितृ वंदना By Scouts and Guides – Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, Pajaka Kunjarugiri The Cub-Bulbul and Scout-Guide Wing of Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, Pajaka Kunjarugiri, organised a heart-warming Parents’ Day Celebration – मातृ पितृ वंदना on 7th August 2025 to honour and express gratitude towards parents for their unconditional love and sacrifices.  The event was held with great devotion, creativity, and enthusiasm under the guidance of the Principal, Dr. Geetha Shashidhar , who presided over the programme along with the Chief Guest.                                 The programme began with a warm welcome by Ms. Samhitha Upadhya, Guide. Ms. Kruthika Shetty, Guide served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the smooth flow of events, while Master Anirudha Acharya introduced the Chief Guest with respect and admiration. The celebration was graced by  Mr. Souurabh R. Chi...
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  संस्कृतोत्सव  Samskruthotsavam – World Sanskrit Day Celebration  at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya – 9th August 2025 World Sanskrit Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya on 9th August 2025. Observing this day is important as it helps preserve and promote the rich heritage of Sanskrit, which is proudly taught as the third language at the school.  The program was anchored very well by Ms. Rashi, who managed the proceedings smoothly, while Master Aaryan welcomed the school principal, Dr. Geetha Shashidhar , and the Academic Coordinator, Mrs. Vijetha , onto the stage. Sanskrit students presented beautiful handmade greetings to the dignitaries. The event commenced traditionally with Master Pranav blowing the conch, followed by the Principal lighting the diya, marking the auspicious start.  Primary school children sang a melodious Sanskrit prayer, and the higher-grade students sang beautifully and performed an elegant dance to a Sanskrit song....

AICS Cross Country Race – Dhavanam: Run for Victory

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  AICS Cross Country Race –  Dhavanam: Run for Victory Hosted by Anandathirtha Vidyalaya on 2nd August 2025 The AICS Cross Country Race titled Dhavanam – Run for Victory was successfully hosted by Anandathirtha Vidyalaya on 2nd August 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 22 CBSE schools, with a total of 160 athletes competing in the marathon. The event was flagged off by the Management Trustees of Anandathirtha Vidyalaya – Mrs. Roopa Ballal and Mr. Sudarshan Rao. For the convenience of schools travelling from distant places, accommodation and food facilities were arranged a day prior to the event. The athlet es competed across three different categories: Under-17 Boys: 5 km Under-17 Girls & Under-14 Boys: 4 km Under-14 Girls: 3 km A 15-minute interval was maintained between the start of each category. Volunteers were stationed at every key point along the route to monitor the race, and hydration stations were provided every 1.5 km to ensure the athlete...
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  Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration  – A Heartfelt Tribute to Our Martyrs On 26th July, Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed with deep patriotism to honour the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The ceremony began with a disciplined NCC parade, commanded by Cpl Varnica Shashidhar, followed by the arrival of the chief guest, Naib Subedar Chandrashekhar Navda, who was respectfully escorted to the stage by Principal Dr. Geetha Shashidhar. The programme was anchored by Ms. Nirupama, with a warm welcome by Mrs. Vidya Kumari, introduction by Mr. Rajvardhan, and vote of thanks by Mrs. Geetha Praveen Bhat. In his inspiring address, Naib Subedar Navda shared insights from the Kargil War, explaining how Pakistani troops violated the winter agreement and occupied Indian posts along the LoC. He urged students to ask,  “What have I done for my country?” He emphasised that education shapes character and that we owe our identity to the nation. Quoting, “If you sweat in tr...
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 Installation Ceremony of the Interact Club – Anandathirtha Vidyalaya Date: 26th July 2025 The Installation Ceremony of the newly formed Interact Club of Anandathirtha Vidyalaya was held with great enthusiasm and grace on 26th July 2025. The event was conducted smoothly under the guidance of Rtn. Dr. Deepak Ram Bairy, President of the Rotary Club of Manipal Town, and Chief Guest Rtn. Suresh Beloor, who administered the oath to the newly appointed office bearers of the Interact Club. The occasion was graced by several esteemed Rotarians and members of the school management, including Mr. Nagraj Ballal – The Working President of Anandathirtha Vidyalaya Trust, and Mrs. Roopa Ballal – Trustee, Anandathirtha Vidyalaya, along with the Principal, Dr. Geetha Shashidhar. Rtn. Dr. Kumar Bhat – Chairman, Interact Club (RCMT), Rtn. Dr. Shiva Murthy, and Rtn. Mohan Nayak were also present, adding significance to the event with their encouraging presence. Students of Grades 8 and 9, along with t...

Guru Purnima Celebration

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 The Spirit of Guru Purnima                      Celebrating the Sacred Bond of Guidance, Gratitude, and Growth On Thursday, 10th July, Guru Purnima was celebrated with great reverence at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Principal Dr. Geetha Shashidhar.                                   Shri Keshava Moorthy from the Dharmika Shikshana Department addressed the students during the morning assembly, highlighting the profound significance of Guru Purnima. He began with Guru gratitude sthotras, which were chanted in unison by all present. He explained the meaning of the word Guru: ‘Gu’ means darkness, and ‘Ru’ means remover — thus, a Guru is one who dispels the darkness of ignorance from the lives of their disciples. He shared that Guru Purnima is observed to offer gratitude to the first Guru, ...