Festivals, Artworks
@arunima25 (85546)
Bangalore, India
September 4, 2023 12:19am CST
Good morning from this side of the planet.
. It's 10:30 AM here and I am done with the work at school. Had two one to one sessions with children and one monthly catch up meet with one parent. All went well
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Now, it's time to leave for home. But I need to wait for a while as I have to collect some stationary items and also take a stock of few things in the stationary store. I will take a break for some time and then get to that work. One non teaching staff has gone to buy few stationary items and he should be here in another half an hour. So, let me use this waiting time to myLot
There are three major festivals coming this month..Janamashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid. Janamashtmi is this week only on Wednesday and we have no holiday. We plan to have a half day celebration in the school with some songs, dance and sweets. We do have holidays on 18th on account of Ganesha festival and on 28th for Eid.
So, now with these festivals, I have to plan for artwork, decorations around the school and get it executed with students. I had done some research to get some ideas online. And had accordingly placed an order for stationary.
Once it is here, I can start the preparation. I have called few middle school children to come and help. It's tracing and cutting work. Once that is done, primary school children can paint them and younger pre primary can do sticking work for embellishments. And then rest other middle school ones can do the decoration items, some can do rangoli. So, it's a full community involvement.
I will be busy on Tuesday and Wednesday executing this plan after my morning therapy sessions.
Now, I have to look for some different artwork ideas for the coming festivals. I have few in mind but that will be once I am done with one falling on Wednesday.
Though, I am too busy , I am excited as I love art and craft. And always love to decorate and make things beautiful.
I would have loved to share the pollakam ( flower rangoli) that we made last week with High school students around the school and also the special cooking that these children did for the whole school.
Since, High school students are busy now, these celebrations won't include them. They can just watch and enjoy younger ones doing it.
That's all the blabbering for now. It's a new week with new hopes. Happy week to you all
Stay happy and healthy
. It's 10:30 AM here and I am done with the work at school. Had two one to one sessions with children and one monthly catch up meet with one parent. All went well.
Now, it's time to leave for home. But I need to wait for a while as I have to collect some stationary items and also take a stock of few things in the stationary store. I will take a break for some time and then get to that work. One non teaching staff has gone to buy few stationary items and he should be here in another half an hour. So, let me use this waiting time to myLot
There are three major festivals coming this month..Janamashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid. Janamashtmi is this week only on Wednesday and we have no holiday. We plan to have a half day celebration in the school with some songs, dance and sweets. We do have holidays on 18th on account of Ganesha festival and on 28th for Eid.
So, now with these festivals, I have to plan for artwork, decorations around the school and get it executed with students. I had done some research to get some ideas online. And had accordingly placed an order for stationary.
Once it is here, I can start the preparation. I have called few middle school children to come and help. It's tracing and cutting work. Once that is done, primary school children can paint them and younger pre primary can do sticking work for embellishments. And then rest other middle school ones can do the decoration items, some can do rangoli. So, it's a full community involvement.
I will be busy on Tuesday and Wednesday executing this plan after my morning therapy sessions.
Now, I have to look for some different artwork ideas for the coming festivals. I have few in mind but that will be once I am done with one falling on Wednesday.
Though, I am too busy , I am excited as I love art and craft. And always love to decorate and make things beautiful.
I would have loved to share the pollakam ( flower rangoli) that we made last week with High school students around the school and also the special cooking that these children did for the whole school.
Since, High school students are busy now, these celebrations won't include them. They can just watch and enjoy younger ones doing it.
That's all the blabbering for now. It's a new week with new hopes. Happy week to you all
Stay happy and healthy 22 people like this
22 responses
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
4 Sep
India is a land of festivals. With so many faiths staying together, we get one or two festivals each month. It's fun. I enjoy artwork, decoration, celebration etc. And children too look forward to it
. It's fun. I enjoy artwork, decoration, celebration etc. And children too look forward to it2 people like this
@flapiz (22419)
• United Kingdom
4 Sep
@arunima25 I dream of seeing your Diwali festival in the future.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
@flapiz I hope you can. You might find it fascinating.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
4 Sep
India has festivals every month. And with so many faiths living together, it has become a land of festivals. I don't find them stressful. I enjoy art, craft, decorations etc. And children just love it.
I don't find them stressful. I enjoy art, craft, decorations etc. And children just love it.1 person likes this
@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Sep
@arunima25 Festivals give people something wonderful to look forward to . . . makes the passing of the months quite enjoyable and with meaning . It's up your alley, as they say. I hope the celebration went well!! Thank you . . . it has been difficult actually as so many things happened including daughter and I getting sick . . . but now things are much better - we start anew now .
. It's up your alley, as they say. I hope the celebration went well!! Thank you . . . it has been difficult actually as so many things happened including daughter and I getting sick . . . but now things are much better - we start anew now .1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
@much2say Yes, one is over. It went really well with wonderful decoration and celebration. We do the artwork for Ganesha in the next two days. It's on Monday and we have a long weekend. Not any celebration for the next two, just art and craft related to it.
I am sorry about you and your daughter. What happened? I hope you both are doing good now. Take care 
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
India is truly a land of festivals. No months goes without a colourful celebration . I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
I am done with this week celebration and gearing up for the next one
I hope that the month is going good for you
. I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
I am done with this week celebration and gearing up for the next one
I hope that the month is going good for you1 person likes this
@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
14 Sep
@arunima25 I wish I could see them up close. We do have festivals and colorful in different ways.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
Yes, one is over. It went really well with wonderful decoration and celebration. We do the artwork for Ganesha in the next two days. It's on Monday and we have a long weekend. Not any celebration for the next two, just art and craft related to it.
We live in land of festivals. No month goes without a celebration.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
21 Sep
@Shavkat Festivals are integral part of every culture and civilization.We need reasons to celebrate and feek grateful.
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@LindaOHio (157150)
• United States
4 Sep
Thanks for the update. You have a lot of festivals coming up. Have a good day!
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@LindaOHio (157150)
• United States
8 Sep
@arunima25 Thank you very much. Hope you are well too!
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
India is truly a land of festivals. No months goes without a colourful celebration . I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
Hope you are good. Have a great time mylotting
. I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
Hope you are good. Have a great time mylotting 1 person likes this
@sharonelton (25132)
• Lichfield, England
4 Sep
I'm glad everything went well at school.
I hope you enjoy the festival and I hope you get the right artwork.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
20 Sep
@sharonelton Yes, we had a grand celebration in our apartment complex with a wonderful cultural program where residents performed. I had celebration at home too. So, it was fun packed and busy
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
Yes, one is over. It went really well with wonderful decoration and celebration. We do the artwork for Ganesha in the next two days. It's on Monday and we have a long weekend. Not any celebration for the next two, just art and craft related to it.
I love it and it's heartening to see children working as a community. There is so much of learning there.
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@sharonelton (25132)
• Lichfield, England
19 Sep
@arunima25 I'm glad it went well.
I hope you enjoyed Ganesha too.
That sounds really great.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
These are all religious festivals. We have so many faiths staying in this country. We have festivals year around. India is a land of festivals .
This week got over and we had a good celebration. I am gearing up for the next one.. I enjoy art and craft and all decoration work. So, I am having a good time
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This week got over and we had a good celebration. I am gearing up for the next one.. I enjoy art and craft and all decoration work. So, I am having a good time1 person likes this
@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
5 Sep
Sounds a lot of fun and making arts and decorations. Why do you need morning therapy sessions?
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@averygirl72 (37753)
• Philippines
11 Sep
@arunima25 Wow that is nice to know you are a therapist. It means your caring and patient with your students
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
@averygirl72 Yes, that's the foremost requirements for my profession.
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
I enjoy art, craft and all decoration work. I am enthusiastic and enjoy it. This week is over and I am gearing up for the next one
I am a special educator. I work with children who are special needs and need remedial sessions for academics and therapy. I am the therapist.
I am a special educator. I work with children who are special needs and need remedial sessions for academics and therapy. I am the therapist.
@LadyDuck (459157)
• Switzerland
8 Sep
@arunima25 At least this is something you enjoy doing.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
India is truly a land of festivals. No months goes without a colourful celebration . I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
Done with this week celebration. It was great. Looking forward to Ganesha celebration now
. I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
Done with this week celebration. It was great. Looking forward to Ganesha celebration now 1 person likes this
@just4him (307136)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Sep
@arunima25 I'm glad it went well. Enjoy the coming celebrations.
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
Yes, one is over. It went really well with wonderful decoration and celebration. We do the artwork for Ganesha in the next two days. It's on Monday and we have a long weekend. Not any celebration for the next two, just art and craft related to it.
We have some coming up in October and November too. And then December is dedicated to Christmas
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep
@arunima25 That sounds interesting. We don’t have that many holidays.
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
We live in land of festivals.. We have them every month. We can't celebrate all in grand way. So, every year we choose five for grand celebrations and rest for just some story telling, cooking, artwork etc. Christmas always gets grand celebration being the only Christian festival that we know. We include from other faiths too each year.
. We have them every month. We can't celebrate all in grand way. So, every year we choose five for grand celebrations and rest for just some story telling, cooking, artwork etc. Christmas always gets grand celebration being the only Christian festival that we know. We include from other faiths too each year.1 person likes this
@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
4 Sep
Without a doubt, there are many festivals/celebrations in India.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
India is truly a land of festivals. No months goes without a colourful celebration . I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.As such Hinduism has a lot to celebrate. And with so many other faiths also living here, we get many more.
. I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.As such Hinduism has a lot to celebrate. And with so many other faiths also living here, we get many more.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
@freelancermariagrace Hope you get to visit India soon.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
8 Sep
@arunima25 Nice! I’d love to go and visit India someday
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
4 Sep
Our festival which is Pasalamat. It's a week-long Thanksgiving activities and it's usually held in the last week of April
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
That sounds great. Is that the only festival that you celebrate? I am sure that Christmas would be another grand one.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
13 Sep
@arunima25 yes you're right. We have Christmas week-long nightly music presentations at the public plaza
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
Yes, one is over. It went really well with wonderful decoration and celebration. We do the artwork for Ganesha in the next two days. It's on Monday and we have a long weekend. Not any celebration for the next two, just art and craft related to it.
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@allknowing (130115)
• India
4 Sep
I notice you are involved in so many school activities besides teaching. I see you are also over seeing the stationery store. Tell me more.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
I am a special educator, counselor and art therapist. I do get involved in artwork and decoration on such occassions. My teaching to limited to special needs and children facing academic difficulties. I don't look after stationary store. I just check to see if what we need is there in stock, if not I need to place the order in time. All teachers are allowed to do that. There is a special budget for festival and celebrations.
@RebeccasFarm (86823)
• United States
6 Sep
A lot to do but sounds so much fun and a lot of festivals as always in lovely India
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
India is truly a land of festivals. No months goes without a colourful celebration . I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
. I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep
India is truly a land of festivals. No months goes without a colourful celebration . I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
We are done with this week and I am gearing up for the upcoming Ganesha festival.
. I enjoy art, craft and decoration work. So, I am never tired and look forward to it.
We are done with this week and I am gearing up for the upcoming Ganesha festival.
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
Yes, one is over. It went really well with wonderful decoration and celebration. We do the artwork for Ganesha in the next two days. It's on Monday and we have a long weekend. Not any celebration for the next two, just art and craft related to it.
We have a lot of festivals. No month goes without celebration
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
13 Sep
Children love to be engaged in any community thing..be it a service or festival celebration. It comes so natural to them. And it's a lot of learning there. I am happy to see children being enthusiastic and taking the responsibility to make things happen. They own it.
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@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
6 Sep
It was indeed a hectic schedule. Yesterday, I had a long day at work. Doing this for hours together with children left me exhausted. And today we did the last part before celebration. Glad that all ended well with a good celebration.
