ANANDATHIRTHA VIDYALAYA

  Krishna Janmashtami Celebration at Anandathirtha Vidyalaya ✨🎶 On 13th September, Anandathirtha Vidyalaya was filled with festive spirit as the entire campus came alive in celebration of Krishna Janmashtami. The entrance itself set the tone – colourful rangoli patterns and a beautifully decorated idol of Lord Krishna, adorned with fresh garlands, welcomed everyone with a divine ambience. Whoever entered truly felt as though they had stepped into a temple. 🙏🌸 The celebration began with the arrival of His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Vishwesharhirtha Swamiji, whose presence made the day even more special. High school girls presented a graceful performance depicting Krishna’s birth and childhood, which was received with much appreciation. The adorable Pre-Primary toddlers as Muddu Krishnas and Radhas became the main attraction of the day. Swamiji himself expressed delight, saying how wonderful it was to see so many little Krishnas and Radhas gathered together at one place. 💖 The exciteme...

  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 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...

  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 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...

  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...