MOM Moms Of Mangalore host ‘Bolpuda Gauji’- a Children Diwali Fun Event
Mangaluru: Moms of Mangalore celebrated “Bolpuda Gauji – Festival of Lights”, a competition organized for children on occasion of Diwali, with great fanfare and enthusiasm on 21st October at Bharath Mall, Mangaluru. The objective behind the programme was to instill the festive spirit in young kids, spread awareness among children about safe and smokeless Diwali and give them a platform to bring out the hidden talents in them.
The programme unfolded the creative abilities of children in a string of activities which included Story Telling, Diya making, Diya Decoration, Diwali greeting card making, craft from waste, Rangoli, cooking without fire and Drawing based on the theme “Smokeless Diwali” to spread the message of happiness derived in Diwali celebration without bursting crackers. Decorated in vibrant hues, the mall had an ambience of joy and happiness. The crowd reverberated with energy and enthusiasm hoping that this Diwali would bring utmost peace and prosperity in everybody’s life.
Dr Shilpa Dheeraj and Dr Sneha Puthran of A.J. Hospital & Research Centre, Ms. Anjana Kamath and Ms. Gauri Rao from Hakuna Matata Club judged the contest entries. While a plethora of enthusiastic kids and parents came together, the main stars of the event were the children, whose support and participation defined the success of the event. As Moms of Mangalore intends to get involved into more social responsibilities in the region while supporting each other through various services it renders through its online page, mothers are encouraged to join this group and make use of the opportunities and also make a small effort to make a difference in the lives of other mothers.
Following were the winners in competitions held across three categories:
Category 1 ( 4-6 years)
1. Story Telling :
First Prize: Ritvika Mallya
Second Prize: Hansika Y
Third Prize: Sephanie / Rishaan
2. Diwali Puzzle:
First Prize: Bhoomika Bhatt
Second Prize: Latik
Third Prize: Nishitha
3. Drawing:
First Prize: Sanvika
Second Prize: Hansika Y
Third Prize: Havish
Category 2 ( 7-9 Years)
1. Craft From Waste:
First Prize: Ranna
Second Prize: Akshaj
Third Prize: Naitik
2. Diya Decoration:
First Prize: Naitik
Second Prize: Grahith
Third Prize: Avantika
3. Diwali Greetings:
First Prize: Anvith H
Second Prize: Janice
Third Prize: Gail
Category 4 ( 10-14 Years)
1. Drawing (Theme : Smokeless Diwali)
First Prize: Ayush Y
Second Prize: Pranav
Third Prize: Dhanush P shetty
2. Rangoli:
First Prize: Siri Subhas
Second Prize: Ananya H
Third Prize: Ayush Y
3. Diya Making:
First Prize: Lishawn Dsouza
Second Prize: Gagan
Third Prize: Siri Subhas
4. Cooking Without Fire:
First Prize: Sarthak Shenoy
Second Prize: Shreya Revankar
Third Prize: Laasya
