South Barpeta Vidyamandir HS School Begins Three-Day Maharajat Jayanti Celebration

Barpeta : The South Barpeta Vidyamandir Higher Secondary School, a noted educational institution of the Barpeta region, began its three-day Maharajat Jayanti celebration on November 22. The school, founded in 1950, has completed a long and meaningful journey in promoting education in the area, and the start of its 75th-year programme attracted a large gathering of students, teachers, former students and locals.

The day started with a cleanliness drive on the school campus, followed by the hoisting of 75 flags to mark the institution’s 75th anniversary. Floral tributes were offered in memory of the founders and former teachers who contributed to the school’s development. Soon after, a bright and lively cultural procession moved out from the school premises, drawing the attention of people across the locality.

The procession was inaugurated by Devaraj Oja, one of the senior alumni of the school. Speaking with emotion, he said returning to his old school and opening the procession as a former student made him feel nostalgic and proud. Former MP Queen Oja, his wife, was also present and expressed her joy at being able to take part in such an important event. She said that joining the celebration felt like a blessing, as the school had shaped the lives of many students over the decades.

Many dignitaries connected to the cultural traditions of Barpeta also attended the programme. Among them were Barpeta Satra’s Burhasatriya Dr. Babul Chandra Das, Deka Satriya Gautam Pathak and Patbaushi Satra’s Satriya Bhaskar Goswami.

Large numbers of former students from various batches travelled from different areas to join the event, turning the school grounds into a cheerful reunion space. Cultural groups from the region also performed, adding a lively touch to the opening day of the celebration.

Also Read : Over 23,000 Women in Abhayapuri Get Seed Funds Under MMUA Scheme