Vijaya Dashmi Utsav was celebrated on 11th Oct 2024 with great fervor and frolic in the school. Mr Shailesh Joglekar, Chairman, Bhonsala Military School, Nagpur graced the function as the Chief Guest and other dignitaries present on the dais were Mr Rahul Dixit, Secretary, CHMES Nagpur, Arch Dilip Chauhan, Member, Governing Board, Mr Ajay Shirke, Head Master, BMS, Dr J S Riar, Principal, BSS, Hon/Capt Chand Mohammed, CTO.

The distinguished guests performed Ashwa and Shastra Pooja. Academic and Military staff, SC Agreem Koparekar and other rank holders were also present on the occasion.

On this pious day, Rd Sundaram Kumar Pandey of class VI (BSS) stated that Lord Rama possesses the qualities like honesty, integrity, compassion, empathy and sacrifice. As we are future leaders, we should imbibe all these qualities among ourselves. We should keep on learning and value our knowledge to devise solutions for complex problems. We must channelise our determination towards our goal and have a never give up attitude towards life. Lastly, he encouraged Ramdandees to be true leaders, who will inspire and uplift the whole community.

Speaking on the Occasion Mrs Aradhana Pingle, Teacher highlighted the importance of the day by quoting references from religious scriptures. She told that Dussehara is celebrated on the tenth day of the Ashwin month. Dussehara word is derived from the word Dus means ten and Hara means defeat, symbolizing the slaying of ten headed demon King Ravana by Lord Rama. She further stated that it symbolizes the victory of good over evil and success of truth over lies. It is a festival to commemorate Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana by rescuing his abducted wife and symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

She further said that Vijayadashmi is considered to be an auspicious day for starting all new ventures. On this day, Pandavas kept all their weapons hidden in a Shami tree, when they were in ‘Agyaatavaas’ in the Kingdom of Virata and they took back their weapons on Vijayadashmi day, worshipping the Shami tree. People consider this tree as sacred tree and exchange leaves of Shami tree on the day of Dussehara. This festival gives the message to the people to live in harmony. She asked the Ramdandees that they have weapons and horses with them and they must show gratitude towards them. At last, she urged the students to work hard and show the truthfulness in their life.

While addressing the Ramdandees, Mr Shailesh Joglekar, Chairman, highlighted the key differences between ‘Satya and Asatya’ and told them that Lord Rama should be worshipped every day, and not only on the festivals. We will realize the importance of Dassehara, when we will implement the values of ‘Satya and Dharma’ in our everyday life, he said.