Manav Sthali School, inaugurated the fourth edition of its Annual Inter School Fest “Manifestations ’2026”, a celebration of creativity, self-discovery and holistic growth. The programme aims to inspire young minds to rethink, reframe and respond to the world with awareness, balance and purpose. Under the visionary guidance of the Chairperson Mrs. Mamta V. Bhatnagar, the fest is centred around the theme “Mindset Reset” — an exploration of emotional intelligence, self-awareness and the transformative power of perspective.
The programme was organised under the able leadership of Dr. Dipti A. Bhatnagar (Honorary Doctorate in Education), Principal, Manav Sthali School, New Delhi. Guided by her vision of nurturing confident, compassionate and future-ready learners, the event encouraged students to embrace resilience, empathy and holistic growth.
The fest began with ‘Jagriti’, the Inaugural Cultural Programme celebrating India’s rich heritage while inspiring the leaders of tomorrow, on 20th July,26.‘Jagriti’ commenced with ceremonial lamp lighting followed by Namami Ganesh Stuti, a traditional Mangalacharan Odissi dance performance. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the presentation invoked the divine blessings ,setting an auspicious and graceful tone for the programme.
The highlight of the Cultural Programme was the thought-provoking play, ‘Samudra Manthan’. Drawing inspiration from the timeless legend, the performance beautifully portrayed the inner struggles and emotional conflicts that shape every individual’s journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. Through captivating visuals and compelling performances, the students conveyed that challenges, failures and self-doubt are not barriers to success but opportunities for reflection, learning and transformation. Echoing the theme “Mindset Reset,” the play left the audience with a powerful message of resilience, self-awareness and the importance of embracing life’s experiences with a positive perspective.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dipti A. Bhatnagar, Principal, remarked,” Jagriti is a celebration of awakening-an opportunity for every learner to reflect, discover new perspectives and realise their true potential. Through ‘Mindset Reset,’ we hope to encourage our students to think with clarity, act with empathy and embrace every experience as a step towards becoming thoughtful and responsible individuals.”
The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. Sumit Varma, Founder and President of the Bharat Education Forum. An edupreneur dedicated to transforming education, he is also the founder of Schoolyatra, Collegeyatra and The Great Indian Kids Festival and the host of Brewed Talks. In his address, he appreciated and encouraged students to embrace change with confidence, to learn , to evolve and embrace resilience and a growth mindset.
The event was efficiently coordinated by Mukta Airi, Ravinder Kaur, Pooja Jain, Neetu Kohli and Abha, with the support of the Creative Artists Yash Chauhan, Megha Prajapati, Shweta and Nishant Khoiya.
‘Jagriti’ concluded on an inspiring note, leaving the audience with renewed hope, self-belief and purpose. The combined efforts of students, teachers and the creative team made the Cultural Inauguration a memorable celebration of creativity and culture. Reflecting the spirit of Manifestations ’26, the programme reinforced this year’s theme, “Mindset Reset,” encouraging emotional intelligence, self-awareness and a positive outlook.
