Goa Education Society of Fatorpa’s Devappa Desai High School, Fatorpa Quepem celebrated ‘Shree Krishna Janmashtami’ on 27th August 2024 at Shree Shantadurga Bhumipurush Saptakoteshwar Saunsthan, Fatorpa
The gathering witnessed the presence of “Chhaya Patrakar” Mr Soiru Madhukar Komarpant, Famous journalist, as the Chief Guest, Mr. Divakar B. N. Desai, President of Shree Shantadurga Bhumipurush Saptkoteshwar Saunsthan, Fatorpa as the Guest of Honour, Headmistress Madam Mangala Desai, GESF Chairman Mr. Shaba Desai, Treasurer Mr. Anil Phaldessai and members Mr. Govind Desai and Mr. Yuvraj Desai.
The celebration began with garlanding the portrait of Lord Krishna and lighting of the traditional lamp by the members present on the dais.
The Headmistress Madam Mangala Desai welcomed the gathering and briefed about the religious sanctity of celebrating Gokulasthami. Teacher Niharika Velip introduced the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour to the audience.
In his address to the audience , the Chief Guest, Mr. Soiru Komarpant appreciated the Founder members to begin an Educational institution in this remote area which will provide holistic growth in the children of in the locality. He expressed his wishes on Gokulasthami and urged children to live in the principles of Lord Krishna. Later, Teacher Gitisha Shetkar proposed the vote of thanks.
The formal function was followed by a small cultural programme which included Cradling the statue of Lord Krishna, dances on the alluring songs of Lord Krishna performed by the students of Anil Faldessai School of Music Art and Culture and Cruzinho D’costa Preprimary School. The programme was concluded by breaking the Dahi Handi by the students, arranged in the hall. Snacks were served to everyone as a part of community celebration
The programme was compered by Teacher Roshni Desai and Teacher Manda Velip.
