An Agnihotra Sanskar Ceremony was organized on the occasion of the holy month of Shravan at Deccan Education Society’s English and Semi-English Medium School, Baburao Nagar, Shirur. The ceremony aimed to inculcate in students the values of Sun worship and gratitude towards nature.

In his introductory speech, the school teacher, Mr. Sakharam Puri, explained that the energy we receive through various means is ultimately a manifestation of the Sun. He emphasized that performing Agnihotra every day is a way of expressing gratitude towards the Sun and towards Agni, as the food we consume every day is prepared through the process of cooking with fire.

The school Principal, Dr. Sameer Onkar, stated that Deccan School organizes programmes such as Agnihotra and Vidyarambha Sanskar, in keeping with Indian culture and traditions, alongside modern educational initiatives such as Robotics, Coding and Decoding, and German language learning. He also informed the gathering that Deccan Education Society has been at the forefront of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP).

On this occasion, Ganesh Puja and Navagraha Puja were performed by Mr. V. D. Kulkarni, a member of the Local Advisory Committee. Thereafter, the students of Standard IV offered oblations into the sacred fire in honour of Surya, Agni, and Prajapati.

The Aarti was then performed by Mr. Shirishji Barmecha, Director of Shirur Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Mr. Pradeep Kulkarni, Secretary of the Deccan School Parents’ Association, Mrs. Jayashree Dandge, Supervisor of the school, Mrs. Diana Borde, Coordinator of the Pre-Primary Section, and several parents were present on the occasion.Mr. Barmecha was felicitated by Mr. V. D. Kulkarni. The religious rituals were conducted by school teacher Mr. Sakharam Puri. Mrs. Sheetal Dhawale compered the programme.