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Celebration · Kindergarten

Little Krishnas and Radhas Celebrate Janmashtami

Vidhya Peetham i-School   /   3 September 2026   /   2 minute read

On 3 September 2026, our Kindergarten and Primary pupils came together for a Janmashtami celebration at school. Children from Pre-KG to Grade 2 came dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas, and the older pupils from Grades 3 to 5 joined in to cheer them on.

02Five children in colourful traditional outfits pose outdoors, one resting a hand on a brass pot.
03A group of children in traditional dress hold two covered plates of food and smile at the camera.

Costumes, lamps and flowers

The campus was decorated for the occasion. Marigold garlands hung from the large tree in the courtyard, along with lengths of teal cloth and small hanging pots. Traditional brass lamps stood on a ledge decorated with kolam, beside plates of fruit and other offerings.

The children's costumes were full of colour. Many of the young Krishnas wore white or cream outfits with peacock feathers tucked into their headbands, and some carried flutes. The Radhas came in silk skirts, veils and festive jewellery, and several had henna on their palms. Older pupils also wore traditional clothes for the day, from kurtas to long skirts and half-sarees.

04A row of boys in kurtas and casual clothes stand arm in arm before a tree decorated with marigold garlands.
05A child dressed as Krishna blows a decorated flute held by another child in a colourful turban and flower garland.
06Children in festive dresses stand in a line holding a light blue cloth tied to a tree.

Dancing together

Dance was at the heart of the celebration. The younger children performed with confidence, clapping, swaying and moving together in the courtyard while others watched. The photographs show plenty of smiles, and one pair of little Krishnas sharing a flute between them.

The pupils from Grades 3 to 5 cheered on their younger schoolmates, which turned the day into a shared occasion for the Kindergarten and Primary sections.

There were quieter moments too. Groups of children stood with folded hands in front of the lamps and offerings, taking a pause in the middle of the festivities.

What the Janmashtami celebration was about

The day was not only about dressing up. During the Janmashtami celebration, the children learnt about the meaning of the festival, which marks the birth of Krishna. For our youngest pupils, a day like this is a gentle way to meet the stories and customs of an Indian festival, to take part in something together with their friends, and to build confidence by performing in front of others.

We hope families enjoy looking through the photographs from the day.

07Children in traditional clothes stand with folded hands before a brass lamp, fruit and kolam on a ledge.
08A group of smiling children in traditional outfits pose together in a school corridor.
09A large group of children in costume dance in a courtyard beside a decorated banyan tree.
10Six children in traditional dress stand by a large tree, one pointing into the distance.
11Four young children in festive costumes sit on the ground showing the henna on their palms.
12Four children in red veils and festive outfits hold marigold garlands beside a pile of flowers.
13Children in festive outfits sit and stand together under a tree hung with marigolds and teal cloth.
14Children in festive costumes watch as one child reaches towards a tall brass lamp.
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