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4. Students of class IX, Learning Circles Partners Our school has a History of 78 yrs. It is established mainly for under privilege girl students.Running Classes From I to X

5. OUR DELICIOUS DAILY BREAKFAST UPMA MASALA DOSA IDLI+VADAIDLI+VADA BREAD + BUTTER+JAM

6. OUR REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEAL

7. OUR TRADITIONAL WAY OF HAVING MEAL. MOST OF THE SOUTH INDIANS PREFER TO HAVE FOOD SERVED ON A PLANTAIN LEAF.

8. THE FAMOUS TRIBE OF OUR STATE KNOWN AS LAMBADA

9. OUR TRADITIONAL COSTUMES

10. VARITIES OF SAREES

11. OUR TRANSPORT FACILITIES FOR SCHOOLS AUTO RIKSHAW CAN CARRY UPTO SIX CHILDREN CYCLE RIKSHAW

12. The rich Heritage of India is based on idol worshipping, respect for elders and the four Sankaras: Birth Naming ceremony Threading ceremony Death

13. LANGUAGES Sanskrit is the root of all Indian languages. This language is completely scientific, grammatical and logical language. In many other Indian languages, some words are derived directly from Sanskrit such as Pitar.

14. ART

15. Styles in Painting: Akbar Jahangir Kangra Basavali Gadhwal

16. ARCHITECTURE

17. HINDU Architecture There are many beautiful Hindu monuments such as Halebid, Gharapuri etc. Entrance(vihara), alter and garbh gruha are the main sections of a temple. Intricate carvings and pillars containing decorative tendrils and robes are noticeable features of Hindu architecture.

18. JAIN Architecture One of the famous Jain architectures is the Delwara temple situated on mount Abu, Rajasthan. The temple dates back to 11th and 12th century A.D. Delwara temples are a composite cluster of 5 temples.

19. BUDDHIST Architecture Most significant Buddhist architecture, is the “Sanchi stup”, located in Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi. The monument dates back to 3 rd century BC to 12 th century AD. This was originally built by Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka.

20. ISLAMIC Architecture The first Islamic architecture in India is the Qutub complex, built by Qutubud-din Aibak, in 1192AD. Whereas, the last Islamic architectural wonder is the Tajmahal, by Shahajahan. High domes, mosque, tomb, mihrab facing Mecca, open courtyard and minarets are main features of an Islamic monument.

21. HOLI Holi is the most colourful festival of the Hindus and falls on the Full moon day. Holi heralds the arrival of Spring - the season of hope and new beginnings and marks the rekindling of the spirit of life. FESTIVALS OF INDIA

22. GANESH CHATHURTI The Ganesh festival is on the 4th day of the bright half of Bhadrapad (September). This festival is celebrated for 10 days from Ganeshchaturthi to Anantchaturdashi - the final 10th day of his immersion He is considered to be the god of wisdom, prudence and prosperity.

23. DASSERA The festival of Dassera, also known as Vijayadashmi, is one of the fascinating festivals of India and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm. It is the tenth day of navaratri. It is in honor of Godess Durga.

24. DIWALI It is the festival of lights. Deepavali Pooja is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of clay are lit to drive away the shadows of evil spirits.

25. THE FIVE DAYS OF DIWALI ARE: Dhanteras Narak chaturdashi Laxmi puja Padwa Bhai dooj

26. A HARVEST FESTIVAL OF INDIA According to the lunar calendar, the sun moves from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn, or from Dakshinayana to Uttarayana, in the month of Poush in mid-January. This end of the winter solstice also coincides with the harvest season and cessation of the northeast monsoon in South India. The movement of the earth from one zodiac sign into another is called Sankranti, and is celebrated as Makar, or Uttarayana, Sankranti, or Lohri, in the North, and as Pongal in the South In the South Sankranti becomes Pongal. It is a celebration of the harvest which is observed for three days in Tamil Nadu as well as in Andhra Pradesh. The first day is the Bhogi Pongal which is celebrated as a family festival.

27. Decorated Entrance of the House Traditional way of cooking Pongal in a clay pot. Modern way of cooking Pongal In brass vessel on LPG stove.

28. Sun God depicted riding His chariot with Seven White Horses Offerings made to Sun God Pongal Tamarind Rice A Special dish of Andhra Pradesh -India

29. People fly kites of different shapes and sizes There is no barrier of caste,creed,religion or region for flying kites.

30. Kites of different shapes and sizes

31. OUR SPECIAL DISHES DURING FESTIVALS TAMARIND RICE WITH SWEET CHAPATI AND VADA

32. OTHER FESTIVALS CELEBRATED IN INDIA: RATHA YATRA ID CHRISTMAS