Pongal Celebration held on 10.01.25

Pongal Celebration held on 10.01.25

Pongal Celebration held at Adopted Villages 1.Vadasiruvallur 2.Arur 3.Kindankudaiyampattu 4.S.Kulathur 5.Valayampattu

Report on Pongal Celebration
Adopted Village: Vadasiruvalur

On 11/01/2025, a grand Pongal celebration was organized in the adopted village of Vadasiruvalur, located just 3 kilometres from our college. This village is home to people of all religions, and agriculture (vivasayam) is their primary occupation.

The event began around 10:00 a.m. With 120 students and three staff members gathering at VAO Office to celebrate Samathuva Pongal.

Pongal Preparation

The third-year student, Ms. Preethi, along with her team and Ms.Stephy, prepared the traditional Pongal dish. The preparation began with prayers, seeking blessings for the occasion. The freshly prepared Pongal was distributed to around 250 people, including village residents, school students, and our college students.

Pongal Program

The formal program commenced at 12:15 p.m. The   chief guest for the event was Mrs. Sathiyabama Sampath, the president of Vadasiruvalur. Other dignitaries included Rev. Sr. Finiyan Mary, Secretary ICW, and Mr. Sellakannu.

Welcome Address: Delivered by Mr. A. George Arokiaraj. HOD

• Chief Guest Honors:
  • Mrs. Sathiyabama Sampath was honored by Mrs. Stephy.
  • Mr. Sellakannu was honored by Mr. Senthil.
  • Mr. Sathik Basha was honored by Mr. A. George, HOD.

The program began with a prayer song by I CS student Ms. Jenifer and her team.

Cultural Activities

The cultural events added color to the celebration.

1. Dance Performance: A lively dance by I CS students with a mix of songs that lasted 10 minutes.
2. Pongal Speech: Delivered by V. Shina, III CS, covering key points about the four days of Pongal – Bhogi, Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal.
3. Dance Performance: Another fantastic dance by III CS and II CS students.
4. Pongal Song: Sung by I CS students led by Ms. Lakshmi and her team.

Games and Prizes

Several exciting games were organized for school students from grades 1 to 8.

• Games: Water pouring, balloon blast, musical chair, and biscuit-eating competitions.
• Winners:
  • Musical Chair: A. Nathinai (5th std) – Prize given by Mrs. Sathiyabama Sampath.
  • Water Pouring: Manikandan (3rd std) – Prize given by Ward Member Mr. Raja.
  • Balloon Blast: Raja (4th std) – Prize given by Mr. Sellakannu, HM.

Lunch and Conclusion

Mrs. Sathiyabama Sampath generously sponsored the stage, sound, and lighting arrangements. She also provided a delicious vegetarian biryani lunch for all students and staff. The event concluded with an end note delivered by Ms. Kavi, III CS, thanking everyone for their participation and support.

The Pongal celebration was a joyful and memorable event, promoting unity, tradition, and cultural pride among the participants.

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