Pune : 31st August, 2026

New English Medium School, Shaniwar Peth, celebrated Raksha Bandhan and Narali Purnima with enthusiasm, focusing on love, gratitude and nature conservation.

Std. 3rd students presented cultural programs on the significance of the festivals. Teacher Jyoti Pawar (morning shift) and Shekhar Dada (afternoon shift) narrated the Draupadi-Krishna story, followed by Vaidehi Mavshi's soulful song "Chindhi Bandhate Draupadi..."

In a special gesture, girl students tied Rakhis to Pramod Ukirde Sir, Devidas Wakale Sir, Shekhar Chandane Dada, Aditya Prabhdesai Dada and to Std. 1st & 2nd students dressed as community helpers.

Students extended the spirit of Raksha Bandhan to nature by tying Rakhis to trees and medicinal plants, pledging to protect them. Std. 4th teacher Nancy Gaware highlighted medicinal plants under the theme "A Rakhi for our traditional medicinal knowledge."

Other highlights included an eco-friendly Bamboo Rakhi Making Workshop for Std. 6th students and a unique large Rakhi on personality development created by art teachers Apurva Arage and Rupali Kanoje, explained by Apurva teacher and Devidas Sir.

Principal, Smt. Hemangi Deshmukh appreciated the students. The program was guided by Std. 3rd teachers Manisha Pethkar and Suvarna Pawar.