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Hindu community of Berryessa honors Teachers at a special event
In an annual event called Guru Vandana, Hindu community led by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh honors teachers from neighboring schools
The Berryessa branch of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Alameda chapter celebrated Guru Vandana - a teacher’s appreciation event, for the teachers from neighboring schools at India Community Center in Milpitas this Saturday May 20th.
Teachers from Millard McCollam (Alum Rock school district), William Burnett elementary (Milpitas school district), Brooktree elementary (Berryessa school district) including the Principal of Northwood elementary (Berryessa school district) attended the event.
The event began with “Deep Prajvalan”, the lighting of the sacred lamp lead by the Mr. Mankamana Mishra, the co-director of Alameda chapter of HSS. This was followed by a brief cultural event by the students. A short video presentation of gratitude made by the students themselves thanking their teachers was shown during the event.
“Na hi Jnanena Sadrusham” - Knowledge has no parallel, is a popular quote from Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text and “Gurus”, literally meaning the remover of darkness in Sanskrit, are the means to such knowledge. Both knowledge and the teachers are hence held in high regard in Hindu culture.
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Teachers and students during the event bonded over some photographs, gifts and light snacks. The event also hosted the 24 poster traveling exhibition titled “Darshana”, showcasing the Hindu philosophy of Dharma, divinity and contribution to various disciplines of science, math and education.
Every year in May Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh across the country celebrates this special event of Guru Vandana in appreciation of teachers. For more information regarding Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, please visit the www.hssus.org
