Compering – Theaterama, 2024

Divyanshu - With every ray, better or best

Comes a new beginning different from the rest.
Don't dwell on the past
The hard times won't last.
With every shaft, bright or grey,
Comes a new hope for us to sway.
So, let's look forward to this flow,
And remember it’s we who make even the dusk glow.

Saanvi - School life is full of beautiful moments that deserve to be cherished and celebrated.
Let the colour of today’s event embellish us all together. So, ladies and gentlemen, prepare to
be mesmerised by the vibrant colours, enchanting melodies, and captivating performances
that await us here in a short while. Together, let’s embrace the magic of this cultural
extravaganza and celebrate the timeless spirit of humanity woven by us, The Mauryans.
A very Good evening to one and all present over here.
I Sanvi and I, Divyanshu welcome you all to the grandiose THEATERAMA, 2024.
Divyanshu - Before we begin with the event, we request you to adhere to the following
instructions.
1. Kindly put your phones on silent mode and enjoy the starry performances.
2. Kindly refrain yourself from talking or standing during the performances.
3. Photographs and videos shot by professional photographers will be made available to
all parents. Hence, you are requested not to click any pictures using your camera or
mobile phones during the show.
4. During the function, parents will neither be allowed to meet the participants backstage
nor in the green rooms.
5. Your wards would be handed over to you from their respective green rooms once the
event comes to an end.
6. Finally, dear parents we request you to sit back and enjoy the performances and cheer
the participants with applause.
Also, we would like to bring to your attention that the script has been pre-recorded for Naav
raas in-house in our studio and the artists were our children.
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Sanvi - Aldous Huxley once said “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the
inexpressible is music.”
So, ladies and gentlemen, let us put our hands together for our school choir to let them make
the evening mellifluous.

Harmonised Soiree – Inspiring Vocals

Sanvi - That was indeed a superb musical rendition.

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Divyanshu –

जिसकी जिष्ठा अजिग हो, िो कार्य में समजपयत है ,

िो हर कदम पर जिद्याजथयर्ोों को सही जदशा जदखाए,

िो अपिे ज्ञाि और प्रेरणा से दु जिर्ा को आलोजकत करे ,

जिसका र्ोगदाि महाि है , िही सच्चा मागयदशयक है ।

It is our distinct honour to introduce a person whose dedication and leadership have been
instrumental in shaping our school into the vibrant community it is today.
She is not only the head of our school but also a mentor and an inspiration to all of us. Under
her leadership, our school has achieved remarkable milestones, fostering an environment
where students can have a holistic development.
Please join me in inviting the dynamic and compassionate leader of our school, Dr Shalini
Bajaj, to welcome the honourable eminence and address the august gathering for today’s
event.
Aathithya – Welcome Speech by the HOS
Divyanshu - Thank you ma’am for your inspiring words. We are truly blessed to have you as
our mentor.
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Sanvi - Lighting a lamp is a gesture of profound symbolism that transcends cultures and
traditions, and it is a beautiful way to usher in hope, wisdom, and enlightenment.
With this we would like to invite our esteemed head of the school along with the honourable
dignitaries to light the lamp and illuminate not only our lives but also the lives around us.
The flame we are about to ignite symbolizes more than just light. It represents knowledge,
the purest form of illumination that can lead us from darkness to clarity, from ignorance to
understanding.
Divyanshu - The Sanskrit phrase “Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya,” which means “Lead me from
darkness to light,” captures the essence of this ceremony. As we light this lamp, may it
inspire each of us to seek clarity, wisdom, and truth.
Ujjalle se Ujjiyalla – Lighting of the Lamp
Sanvi - Thank you everyone.
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Sanvi - In Indian culture, the Guru is revered with utmost respect, and the word “Guru” itself
holds a powerful meaning. Derived from Sanskrit, “Gu” means darkness, and “Ru” means
light. A Guru, therefore, is one who removes the darkness of ignorance and leads us toward
the light of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. In the words of the great Indian saint,
Swami Vivekananda, “The Guru is the conveyer of life, who shows the way and guides his
disciples to grow as human beings, ultimately to the divine.”
Divyanshu - ॐ गणािाों त्वा गणपजतों हिामहे
कजिों किीिामुपमश्रिस्तमम् ।
ज्येष्ठरािों ब्रह्मणाों ब्रह्मणस्पत
आ िः शृण्वन्नूजतज ः सीद सादिम् ॥
" Among the celestial attendants (Ganas), you are the Lord (Ganapathi), We offer sacrificial
oblations to you.
You are the wisest among the scholars. Your wisdom is known to be highest quality and
incomparable for its glory.
You are the eldest or foremost of the kings, the Lord of the sacred prayers, rituals and its
performers.
O Lord, come to us by hearing our hymns and be seated in this sacred sacrificial altar "
Sanvi - Through this sacred invocation to Lord Ganesh, we humbly seek his blessings for an
auspicious beginning of today’s ceremony.
Let us all join in the spirit of Guru Vandana and Ganesh Stuti, embracing the aura of
positivity to make our endeavours blessed and prosperous.
Shubham – Inaugural dance
Sanvi - What an ecstatic performance! I assume, it left us all spellbound. Now, let us share
the mic with our friends, Anshdeep and Maulishree.
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Anshdeep – Thank you Divyanshu and Sanvi
Today, we gather here to celebrate not just a building, but a beacon of hope, learning, and
community—our beloved school. As we reflect on our journey, we recognize the profound
impact this institution has had on each of us.
From the moment we stepped through these doors, we were embraced by a nurturing
environment where curiosity was encouraged, and creativity was celebrated. Our school has
always been more than just a place of learning; it has been a home where friendships
blossomed, dreams took flight, and lifelong memories were made.
Let us remember the achievements that have made our school proud. From academic
excellence to outstanding performances in arts and sports, our students have consistently
pushed the boundaries of what is possible. Each trophy and accolade stand as a testament to
the hard work and determination fostered within these walls.
Maulishree - Now, I take immense pleasure to call upon Kritika and Adishree to present the
Annual Report of the school, Chronicles of Maurya, to apprise you all about the mission and
philosophy of The Maurya School.
Beyond achievements and accolades, it is the sense of community that truly defines our
school. We have laughed together, faced challenges together, and celebrated each other’s
successes. This spirit of camaraderie has forged bonds that will last a lifetime.
As we stand here today, let us not forget the legacy of kindness, respect, and inclusivity that
our school embodies. It is a place where every voice is valued, and every student is
empowered to shine.
Chronicles of The Maurya – School Report
Sanvi - Thank you Sanvi and Rashi. That was surely quite informative.
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Life is a repository of experiences and circumstances, both ordinary and transcendent. It is
the feelings they evoke in us that make us human. In the rich fabric of life, there are certain
emotions which lie embedded in the human system. These define the unedited realities of
life, vibrant through emotion.
Raas is the invisible yet palpable substance that gives life meaning. It is the zest, passion,
emotion and vibration felt by our inner subconscious.
Divyanshu - Vishnu, personify the cosmic function of preservation in the universe.
Krishn in Mahabharata said to Arjun– when evil becomes dominant in society, I will in my
different avatar come to earth to restore dharma.
शुक्लांबरधरां दे वां,
शशशवर्णं चतुर्ुजम्।
प्रसन्नवदनां ध्यलयेत्,
सवुशवघ्नोपशलन्तये।
O lord Vishnu…
"I meditate upon the white-clad deity,
Whose complexion is like that of the moon,
With four arms and a joyful face,
To remove all obstacles."
Coming up next is an enchanting and hypnotising enactment titled ‘Naav Raas’.
Maulishree - ‘Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narsimha and Vamana, Parashuram, Rama, Krishna,
Buddha and Kalki – are the ten avatars taken by Vishnu.
The first avatar Matsya centres around the great sage Manu, who is warned by Vishnu in the
form of a fish about an impending deluge that will wipe out all life. Matsya instructs Manu
to build a massive boat to save himself, his family, and various seeds of life depicting Karun
raas. Also, portrayal of Karun raas can be witnessed in the Kurma avatar as he appears
during the legendary Samudra Manthan, a cosmic event involving both devas and asuras
seeking the nectar of immortality.
Anshdeep - Varaha, the third avatar of Vishnu, takes the form of a mighty boar to restore
balance to the universe. In his Bhayanak rup, with immense strength and courage, he lifts the
Earth on his tusks, defeating the demon, Hiryanyaksh and returning the planet to its rightful
place.
Maulishree - Narsimha, the 4th avatar of Vishnu, manifests as a fierce half man, half lion to
protect his devotee Prahlada and vanquish the tyrant demon Hiranyakashipu, portraying
Bibhatsya rasa.
Anshdeep - Vamana, the 5th avatar of Vishnu, appears as an embodiment of Adbhuta, as he
appears as a dwarf Brahmin to humble the demon king mahabali, who has grown powerful
and conquered the heavens.
Maulishree - In a world where chaos reigns, the 6th avatar of Vishnu, Lord Parshuram teaches
us that true strength lies not just in might but in the heart’s unwavering commitment to
justice in his Raudra roop!
Anshdeep - Courage is not the absence of fear, but triumph over it. Lord Rama, the seventh
incarnation of Vishnu, portrays Veer Raas with his strength of character and readiness of
mind.
Maulishree - While we soak in laughter as we hear the stories of natkhat baal gopal, we feel
elated and delightful to witness Shringar rasa, the king of emotions, as we find ourselves
submerged in the immortal love of Krishna and Radha.
Anshdeep - Om Mani Padme hum
"Hail to the jewel in the lotus."
Reciting "Om Mani Padme Hum" is thought to purify the mind and heart, helping followers
of lord Buddha to let go of negative thoughts and emotions and letting Shantam reign in our
hearts.
Nava Rasa
Maulishree - I still feel lost in those captivating dance performances based on Nava Rasa.
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Anshdeep - Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.
A school gives such a platform to both the teachers and the students to come together to
weave surprises in their everlasting onward journey.
Hence, it is rightly said that School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside.
And of course, we all know that the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their
dreams.
Maulishree - To appreciate these sparkling stars and to encourage them to shine in the best
possible way let us begin with the Award ceremony and for that we would like to invite our
head of the school, Dr Shalini Bajaj and our Chief Guest, Mr. Pawan Tayla along with other
dignitaries onto the stage.

Anshdeep - A dream doesn’t become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and
hard work. Over the years The Maurya has produced a number of excellent students in
academics and co-curricular activities, who, have taken the reputation of the school to new
heights. And what’s the better way to appreciate and congratulate them than awarding them
certificates and mementos of appreciation!
Now, I would like to call upon Jasmine and Sanvi to announce the names of today’s prize
winners.

The Ritual of The Maurya school: Recognize with a Prize – Prize

Distribution

Jasmine – Good evening esteemed guests, honorable principal ma’am and respected parents
let us now proceed with the most awaited event of the evening, Prize Distribution Ceremony.

We begin with the category of Senior School Topper and the Academic Excellence Award
for Class XII for the session 2023 – 24.
The Senior School Topper award for the session 2023 – 24 goes to Tanmay Sharma
who scored 96.2% marks in Commerce stream in Grade 12.
Academic Excellence Award goes to Piyush Vats with a score of 96% marks and Riddhima
Chaturvedi with a score of 95.8% for their outstanding performance in Science Stream in
Grade 12.

Sanvi - Next in the line is, Academic Excellence Award for Class X for the session 2023 –
24. The award goes to Pihu Sahu who secured 97.2% marks, followed by Aditya Rohan Rai
who secured 96.8% marks. Then we have Gaurav Yadav with a score of 96.2% and Garvit
Sharma who scored 96%. Apart from these shining stars, the students who scored 95% and
above in Grade 10 are Avanya Choudhary, Harshveer Singh and Navya Singh.

Sanvi - Dear audience, please note that they all have been awarded with scholarships. Pihu
Sahu has been awarded with cheque equivalent to 75% of her annual tuition fee. Aditya
Rohan Rai, Gaurav Yadav and Garvit Sharma have been awarded with cheques equivalent to
60, 50 and 40 % respectively of their annual tuition fee. The remaining students received
scholarship equivalent to 25%.

Jasmine - Now, it is time to announce the Academic Excellence Award for students of Grade
11 for scoring 85% and above in the session 2023 – 24. The awards go to Bhoomi Garg for
securing 92.32%, followed by Sanchi Jain with 85.41% , and Suhan Saluja along with
Diksha Kumar with 88.24%.
We, further, feel pleased to announce that Bhoomi Garg has been awarded with a cheque
equivalent to 75% of the annual tuition fee whereas rest of the three students are awarded
with a scholarship of 50%.

Sanvi - Moving on to the Special Awards category,

And the first in this category is 2 years Chairman’s medal awards. It is conferred to
encourage the students for their outstanding performance throughout Grades 9 and 10 in
Academics. The student laureates who would be bestowed with the awards are Aditya Rohan
Rai, Garvit Sharma, Harshveer Singh, Navya Singh, Devansh Garg, Chirag Jha, Utkarsh
Bajaj, Pihu Sahu, Gaurav Yadav, Diya Dewani, Adishree Raj, Meha Jain and Avanya
Choudhary.

Jasmine – With their mature and thoughtful outlook, the leaders and navigators from the
student community shoulder a lot of responsibilities to make the learning journey smooth
and exciting for all the youngsters. To acknowledge such talents, I call upon Sanchi Jain and
Suhaan Saluja to receive the Special Recognition Award for the year 2023 -2024.

Sanvi – Now we have, Maurya Ace. I call upon Mahi, from Grade 12, our National Level
Archer to receive the award. She has brought many laurels to the school.
This award is bestowed to students for outstanding achievements in sports or co-
scholastics at the National or International Level.

Jasmine - Next we have, Maurya Pride – and the award goes to Aayushi Madan of Grade 12
for her exemplary performance and sincere effort in maintaining discipline and integrity
among the students .

Now, we move onto the most prestigious award of the evening, the Chairman’s award. This
award is conferred to the best All-rounder student of Grade 12– and this award for the
session 2023 – 24, goes to Bhoomi Garg.

Sanvi - We owe our gratitude to the dedicated teachers who have poured their hearts into
educating and inspiring us. Their unwavering commitment to our growth will guide us
throughout our lives. Now it’s time to honour them with Maurya’s Best Mentor award.
It is my pleasure to call upon our beloved teachers Ms Nayna Tuli from Artificial
Intelligence department, Ms Kavita Sharma from Mathematics department and Ms Manisha
Bhutani from Sanskrit department on the stage to receive the Awards.

Maulishree – Thank you Jasmine and Sanvi and a heartfelt congratulations to all of you and
we with great anticipation hope that you keep glorifying the school’s name.

Now, we would like to request our revered Head of the School and our honorable Chief
Guest along with other dignitaries to release the E-magazine, Legacy, an initiative taken by
the school throughout the current session.
Dear Parents, the link for the release of the e-magazine has also been shared with you all by
the class teachers. We request you all to click on the link to release the magazine along with
the dignitaries.
Anshdeep - This magazine is not only a visual recreation of the entire session but is also a
testament to the hard work, and spirit of our students and faculty. It celebrates both academic
achievements and the values, dreams, and cultural richness that make our school unique.

Trumpeting the E- Magazine Pompously – Release of School Magazine

Maulishree - As we release this edition, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the
Head of the School and faculty for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the
project.
Thank you everyone.
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Moving ahead, I am extremely delighted to call our honourable Chief Guest Mr. Pawan
Tayla sir to share his insightful thoughts with us.

Oration by the Honourable – Chief Guest’s Address

Anshdeep - Thank you sir for the enriching enlightenment.

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“I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.”
She continues to inspire millions, teaching them that courage, resilience and the conviction
to protect one’s own are the true virtues of a leader. A leader, who lived, fought and died for
her people was none other than Rani Laksmi Bai, the queen of Jhansi.
Maulishree - “Inki gatha chod chale hum Jhansi ke maidano mein,
Jahan khadi hai Lakshmi Bai mard bani Jawano mein.
Lieutenant Walker aa pahucha, aage baada jawano mein,
Rani ne talwar khichli li, huan dwand asmanon mein!”
Now without any further ado, let us witness the saga of this great, invincible warrior, Rani
Lakshmi Bai.
Rani Laksmi Bai
Anshdeep - We are wonderstruck by the electrifying performance.
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The memories created here tonight will remain forever in our hearts. Thank you all for your
gracious presence. In closing, let us celebrate the vibrant atmosphere of our school with the
Grand Finale followed by the Vote of Thanks by our respected Vice Principal, Ms. Garima
Manglik.