For all old Bangaloreans, Sri Vidya Mandir Education Society (SVMES) in Malleswaram is all about connection to the roots, laden with culture and values. This 5 decade old institution has been churning out the best of talented students who have excelled in all walks of life!
26th January ’19 was another feather in the cap of SVMES, when the students and teachers celebrated Republic Day with a lot of joy and fervor. The students, backed by the able coaching from teachers, pulled out a string of mesmerizing performances. A visual treat indeed for everyone who were present!
The events began by the ceremonial hoisting of the Indian tricolour followed by singing our national anthem. The students also sang “Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara”.
Chief guest, Mr. Babu Doraiswamy, Director, Sri Vidya Mandir Institutions delivered a short and thought provoking speech on what it takes to be patriotic. He alluded that it was not about celebrating Republic Day or Independence Day; but is about being law abiding citizens, keeping the environment and surroundings clean, saving precious natural resources (water, electricity), caring and sharing with people around. 
The students from higher primary did a fabulous dance to the tune of a popular bollywood number (Kehte Humko Pyaar Se India Wale). Dressed in matching attire, wearing identical wrist bands and caps, the kids had the undivided attention of the audience during the whole gig. They earned a well-deserved round of huge applause at the end of the performance.
It was next the turn of the high school students to display their talent. Led by the drumbeat from the PE teacher, the students performed various drill exercises, holding saffron, white and green coloured pompoms in their hands. It was a beautiful sight to watch them perform. 
A bunch of girls from the high school did a wonderful musical-dance performance comprising a mix of fast paced steps as well as slow graceful movements. Truly a wonderful feat from the group. Another group of talented kids did a beautiful rendition of a patriotic song.
Last, but not the least, was an outstanding yoga feat by the students. Starting with the 12-step suryanamaskara, the students demonstrated a variety of asanas, performing synchronously to the beat of a jingle. The co-ordination among the students was superb and reflected the hours of practice that would have preceded the event.
A photo compilation of pics from the event can be viewed here:
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