Old and the orphans are often need emotional support as they do not have persons with whom they can share their joys and sorrows. Such emotional sharing would not compensate for the riches one might possess. The feeling of ‘our’ is amiss in the lives of orphans and old. The feeling of missing someone becomes immense especially during the festive times. It only takes a big heart to spend time with them and be a part of their story.

Srujanavani, attempts to lighten the lives of the children and the old in a special way on Deepavali and ensure that there is an extended family to lighten their emotional burden. This year the Deepavali celebrations have been conducted at Prema Samajam, Chodavaram and at Loyola Oldage Home. The YUvakiran scholars have led from the front in making the event more memorable for the inmates and for themselves in particular. Their interactions with the inmates has brought smiles on the faces of the inmates. Nearly 50 Scholars celebrated the event along with the children and the old.

The presence of the Smt. Divya, Sub Inspector – Chodavaram Rural has been special

Smt. Divya, Chodavaram Rural SI on the event

Children along with the inmates

Children lightening the lamps in rangoli

Scholars and the inmates bursting crackers

Orphan children celebrating Deepavali

Scholars spending time with the old inmates

Orphan children having the festive meal

Scholars interacting with the children

Smt. Divya, SI Rural, with the children

Culmination of the Deepavali celebrations