ಹಿರಿಯರನ್ನು ಗೌರವದಿಂದ ಕಾಣಲಿ

According to the regional news outlet Vijayavani, the Gajanan Educational Institution in Athani, India, recently hosted a community event titled 'Ajja-Ajjiya Namana' (Salutations to Grandparents). The program was organized at the institution's Aruni and Sandeepani preschool branches to emphasize the importance of the role grandparents play in the personality development of children.

During the event, Anuradha Deshpande, the president of the Gajanan Educational Institution, expressed concern regarding the growing trend of children sending their aging parents to old-age homes. She urged the community to foster a culture of respect for the elderly from a young age. The event featured various entertainment activities for the grandparents, and family members, including children and daughters-in-law, participated in traditional ceremonies to honor their elders and seek their blessings.

Speakers at the event, including Pallavi Kulkarni, highlighted the necessity of maintaining strong intergenerational bonds within the family structure. The program was attended by several members of the institution's administrative board, including Trupti Kulkarni, Rama Joshi, Pragya Deshpande, Sarika Sangoram, and Sharada Hanumagoudar. Such events are frequently held in local Indian educational settings to reinforce social values and traditional family dynamics.