Swayam - An eventful event

One of the events that took place in Sunday evening are "Swayam – on our own", by Manthan, an NGO. This event is supported by Shree Siddhi Vinayaka Trust. Event took place at Nardulla Tank Maidan, Behind Siddhi Vinayak Mandir, Dadar.

About Manthan: It is an NGO, founded by Gourav Sharma. Since one and a half year they are actively working for the beneficiary community such as children from juvenile, street, special, blinds on a volunteer basis. It was started with an idea of providing extra curricular activities such as dance, yoga, theater, singing, self-defense, fun games and outdoor recreation activities.

About Swayam:

Chief Guest : Shri S. M. Krishna, Governor, Maharashtra.

Started with Jyoti Prajwalan by Honorable Governor Shri S.M. Krishna. He presented mementos to few people who excelled in their fields, Manishri, who was awarded "Balashri", Bhushan, who was power lifting champion in physically handicapped category, Gourav, for his service to special children and Sarfaraj, who was leading a Band called "SARGAM" with visually challenged people. In Governor's speech, he mentioned that he is impressed with events by visually challenged people and we should honor these special people. Event was anchored by Raahin. Around 17 NGOs and schools participated in this event, some of them are Salaam Balak, Women's collective, MNB Blind School, Kamla Mehta School for Blind, Victoria Memorial School for Blind, Yuva Unstoppable. Welcome song was sung by Manishri. It is followed by performance of SARGAM, a band with physically challenged people. Shravan is part of that band, who has distinguished talent of singing with both male voice and female voice. Uday Deshpande has conducted show of Gymnastics, Mallakhamb, Judo and Yoga by visually challenged. These are from Kamla Mehta school for blind and Victoria Memorial school for blind. Then there was dance performances from mentally challenged and physically challenged. Most interesting and exciting event - Jal Deepasan followed dance. Two guys from Victoria Memorial School for Blind, who were visually challenged showcased their talent while having a "Deep" in a glass of water on their heads. They performed many yoga aasanas including padmasan, shavaasan, Noukaasan. Anvesh from Tata Institute of Social Service played drums and sang a song. Event was ended by thanks giving note and National Anthem. Shree Siddhi Vinayak Trust was very co-operative for whole event. Mr. Nitin Vishnu Kadam shared his views on Swayam, on behalf of his trust. Gourav thanked all the volunteers, participants and audience. Around 1000 children from different schools and different places were present for the event.

It was awesome pleasure to be part of this event as a Volunteer and thanks to all who supported this event and made it Success.

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