The South Madras (Chennai) Bharat Scouts and Guides, Mylapore had organised a scout and guides pioneering camp at Besant Scout Camping Centre.
Students were guides in knotting, lashing and tent pitching session. In the evening students participated in the campfire and presented songs and dramas.
S. Shriram Dist Secretary was the chief guest for the campfire.
Students also had the opportunity to do the gateway, Monkey Bridge, signaling tower and tree shelter.
Cine actor Dilli Babu was the chief guest during the valedictory event. He presented the certificates to the students.
Mahima Cultural Center, preschool and playschool located in Mylapore celebrated vijayadasami by organising akshara byasam (rice writing) ceremony for its school children.
The children sat on their parents laps and wore on the nellu (rice).
The school is located at Nattu Subaraya Street, Mylapore. Ph: 2467 2155.
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A Bharathnatyam performance was presented by the students of Mahalakshmi Natyalaya, Mylapore at Sri Karaneeswarar Temple.
The students of this school have been performing here for the last 25 years during Navaratri season.
The gurus K. Mahalakshmi and G. Narendran were honoured with the 'acharyas' award.
For more details call the school at 2498 4408.
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