As part of the Dussehra celebrations, students of Classes VI – XII participated in creative and thought-provoking activities based on the Ramayana. The activities encouraged students to reflect on human weaknesses, develop positive values and understand the importance of morality, justice and accountability.

Class VI – Ravana’s Ten Heads: From Weakness to Strength
Students created pictorial representations of Ravana’s ten heads, associating each head with a negative quality such as ego, anger, greed and jealousy. They identified positive qualities to replace these weaknesses, such as humility, patience, generosity and kindness.

Class VII – Effigy of Good: Burning My Bad Habits
Students anonymously wrote one bad habit on a slip of paper and placed it in a hand-drawn bonfire labelled “My Bad Habits.” The symbolic activity encouraged self-reflection and inspired students to overcome negative behaviours.

Class VIII and XII– Modern Ravana: An Instagram Profile
Working in groups, students designed Instagram profiles for Ravana on chart paper. They included his bio, posts, followers and following list, creatively highlighting his talents as a scholar and musician alongside his weakness of ego. The activity connected the epic with modern social media culture.

Class IX – Reverse Ramayana: What If the Story Were Told Differently?
Students reimagined the Ramayana from the perspectives of Sita or Shurpanakha. They also explored the alternative scenario, “What if Ravana had won?” The activity encouraged creative writing, empathy, critical thinking and the examination of different perspectives.

Class XI – The Trial of Ravana
Students staged a courtroom skit titled “The Trial of Ravana,” taking on the roles of Ramayana characters to examine Ravana’s actions. The performance explored morality, justice, accountability and the responsible use of power while developing students’ public speaking and debating skills.
The activities transformed the traditional celebration of Dussehra into a meaningful learning experience. Through art, reflection, creative expression and role-play, students explored the relevance of the Ramayana in modern life. The celebrations reinforced the message that the true victory of good over evil begins with overcoming our own weaknesses and choosing truth, compassion and responsible action.