Indian Classical Dance and
Music should always be a part of our school-activities. This
Art is not only the quintessence of Sweetness, Beauty and
Power of our eternal Culture, but it is also a prayer and
meditation, attracting divine Blessings, happiness and peace
of mind.
To counterbalance today's tough competition and the need to
acquire best marks in school, in spite of a difficult
syllabus, Dance and Music play a very important role. They
soothe and relax the minds of over-stressed school-children
and at the same time they educate the children and stimulate
their concentration and creativity.
Like other regions of
India, the area of Garhwal Himalayas has its own rich
tradition of Folk-Dances and Folk-Songs. The Garhwali
Folk-Songs have special lilting tunes, immediately touching
the heart, which has made them popular even far outside the
Garhwal area. Also the Garhwali Folk-Dances are very much
liked everywhere, since they are lively and very graceful.
It is wonderful, that in
all our Omkarananda Hill Schools this beautiful Garhwal
Folk-Art is propagated and encouraged, since it is a
valuable treasure, which should be kept alive. Cultural
education also promotes further interest and helps discover
talents among students. Thus some students may find their
vocation in Indian Classical Dance and Music. If one wants
to learn this important part of our Vedic culture one comes
across countless disciplines, which enrich and refine the
human personality and make it more and more divine.
Kumari
Somashekhari
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