Lumière – A Ray of Hope | Annual Gathering 2025

“Hope is the heartbeat of the soul that never stops. Even when stars fade, hope continues to shine in the cosmic dance of life.”

With this beautiful thought, Dnyanganga English Medium School celebrated its Annual Gathering “Lumière – A Ray of Hope” on 26th November 2025, filling the day with colours, culture, energy, and inspiration.

The event began with a warm welcome to all esteemed guests, followed by Saraswati Pooja, invoking blessings of knowledge and wisdom. The stage then came alive with melodious musical performances, mesmerizing Tabla recitals, and a series of vibrant dance performances by students from Nursery to Std. 9.

Our talented students showcased India’s rich diversity through:

🎶 Garba

🎣 Koli Dance

🌺 South Indian Dance

🎤 Antakshari

💃 Punjabi Dance

👗 Fashion Show

🕺 Robot Dance

👮‍ Patriotic dance

… and many more delightful acts that truly won every heart!

Showstoppers of the Day:

• A breathtaking Classical Dance depicting the journey and evolution of dance— from temple traditions to contemporary stage expressions.
• A powerful performance of Mahishasurmardini, portraying the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of hope and light over darkness.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

🙏 Chief Guests: Mrs. Manjiri (Classical Dancer – First Session) and Mrs. Ankita Panvalkar (Actress)

🙏 Guest of Honour: Pandit Charidatta Phadke (Renowned Tabla Performer)

🙏 Founder & Director of Zeal Institute, Mr. S. M. Katkar Sir, for his inspiring guidance

🙏 Secretary, Dr. Jayesh Katkar, for his constant support and best wishes

🙏 Director, Mr. Uddhav Shid, and all associates of Zeal Institute for gracing the occasion

🙏 Principals – Mrs. Anuradha Nikam (Dnyanganga Junior College) & Principal of Dnyanganga English Medium School, for their leadership

🙏 Supervisors Mrs. Mugdha Abhyankar, Mrs. Nilima Bhingardive, and Mrs. Nandita Brahma for their meticulous planning

🙏 The EL team, Art & Craft team, and all teaching and non-teaching staff for their dedication and tireless efforts

The program was a grand success, with every performance receiving thunderous applause. The audience remained completely engaged, making it a truly memorable and hope-filled celebration!

🌟 Lumière – A Ray of Hope truly lit up every heart! 🌟