Ramanujan Day

Ramanujan Day is an annual celebration in honor of the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan on December 22. The Ramanujan Day celebration at our school, Kavi Bharathi Vidyalaya, took place on December 20, 2023. A soulful prayer song marked the beginning of this year’s celebration on the school ground. Following the prayer song, symbolizing the enlightenment and brilliance of Srinivasa Ramanujan’s mathematical contributions, the lighting of the traditional Kuthuvilaku and the showering of flowers to honor his memory were led by school principal Vijayalakshmi mam, four coordinators teachers, and all mathematics teachers. Next, Deep Nagori of class 9 delivered a speech sharing a few things about Srinivasa Ramanujan.After that, students from the primary section performed a dance showcasing the four basic operations with examples through their dance moves. Following this, Nithya Sree of class 9 shared some interesting facts about mathematics in our day-to-day life. Lastly, an innovative “Math in Bharatanatyam” performance by Laksha, Ragasri, Jayasree, and Vidulasri of class 9, incorporating geometry and shapes, accompanied by a song sung by Kanisha Lewana of class 9, added a unique touch to the celebration.Thereafter, Principal mam distributed prizes for the winners of various competitions, like class quizzes and fun with maths competitions. The celebration ended with a vote of thanks by Sudhir Sai of class 8. Through the celebration, students are encouraged to reflect on Ramanujan’s contribution to mathematics and pursue excellence in mathematics.