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80th Jubilee Celebrations of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam
by Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
"The most beautiful make-up of a woman is PASSION. But cosmetics are easier to buy" ~ Yves Saint-Laurent,(1 August 1936- June 1 2008), French Fashion Designer
Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam in Wellawatte~ Tamil neighbourhood celebrated its 80th anniversary and Founder’s day on 11th of December 2010 at the school auditorium. It is one of the oldest Hindu Women’s School in the Island. The celebration included songs, dance and drama by the students.
Portraits of the Founders of the school ~ click on pic for larger image ~
"80" ~ Beautifully lit specially made candles decorate the venue
All power and knowledge whether secular or spiritual in Hindu thinking are inherent in the human soul
View of the main entrance of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam in Wellawatte
The school has grown gradually over the years
Brass Lord Nadarajar and Goddess Parvathy are dressed up for the celebration
"Kolam" drawn by White chalk at the main entrance of the venue
Statue of Thiruvalluvar at the auditorium of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam in Wellawatte
Traditional Hindu welcome at the entrance of the auditorium
The school has more than 2,300 student on roll
Temple in the school which was built in 1939
Earthen lamps are lit and placed on five fresh Betel leaves
Students for the traditional welcome
Portraits of famous 63 Naayanmars
School song is being sung
Devotional songs are sung by the students
School promotes the traditional values of our culture
Students light the traditional oil lamp
Pushpaanjali in dance form by the students of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam of Colombo
Kampavaarithy Jeyaraj gives benediction
"Kuyile..,Kaattinile" songs are being beautifully sung by the students of Saiva Mangaiyar
President of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam Sivanandini Duraiswamy welcomes the guests
"Kuravar" dance by the students of Music and Dance Academy of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam
Member of Parliament Praba Ganeshan addresses the gathering
Scene from Sounds of Music by the student of Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhagam
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by~passionParade ~ Email: dushi.pillai@gmail.com
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