Holi- The festival of colours and love


Holi is considered as one of the most awaited festivals of India, celebrated throughout the country. The vibrant and festive occasion was celebrated on 22nd March of this year. The colours are still prominent on some hands, the memories and experiences stacking up each year. It is a festival of colours, of cherishing love and strengthening our bonds.


                     AASRA, the social club of NIT Rourkela, celebrated this occasion at its different workplaces. Like every year, on the day of Holi, the members of the club aka Aasraites, left for their respective workplaces in the morning hour. Sweets were distributed among the children and elders, there was music and the air filled with the different hues of the Holi colours. The elders were greeted by applying gulaal at their feet. The members danced together with the children, posing and clicking pictures. Time spent with children is incomplete without a bit of competition. At the workplace Chhend, quizzes were held, with the winners taking away chocolates as rewards. At each one of the workplaces, the day ended with colour coated crowds with grins on their faces.












                      

Days like these define AASRA. It is not a mere club that tutors children. It is responsible for the social, educational and moral development of the workplaces. The members of AASRA commit to their motives with diligence and enthusiasm, making the time spent memorable along the way.

                                                                               - Manish Naik and Raj Purohit Kiran

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  1. B RamyaMay 28, 2019 at 9:59 AM

    Awesome!

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  2. UnknownMay 28, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    Great Bonding

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