Krishna’s many shades come alive as 700 students take centre stage at Neerja Modi School annual function

Jaipur: A peacock feather, a moonlit Vrindavan, colourful costumes and a stage full of young performers — Neerja Modi School’s annual function turned into a vibrant celebration of Lord Krishna’s life and teachings on Thursday, as nearly 700 students came together for an evening of music, dance and theatre.

The highlight of the Senior School Annual Function was Shashwat: The Infinite Krishna, a dance drama that took the audience through different facets of Krishna’s life. The production blended expressive acting, choreography, music and elaborate visual backdrops to bring familiar mythological imagery to the stage.

In one sequence, students dressed in blue and yellow costumes, adorned with peacock feathers, formed synchronised patterns with their hands raised in coordinated gestures. The peacock feather, closely associated with Krishna, was also reflected in the colourful digital backdrop, creating a visual setting that complemented the performance.

Another sequence evoked the atmosphere of Vrindavan. Against a backdrop of a moonlit landscape, students in traditional costumes performed graceful movements, with dancers portraying the playful and devotional world associated with Krishna. The use of pastel-coloured attire, coordinated formations and expressive gestures lent the sequence a theatrical quality.

In a particularly striking tableau, young performers dressed in turquoise and pink held oversized lotus props above their heads, creating the impression of a field of blooming flowers. The formation, accompanied by changing stage lights, added colour and scale to the presentation. Together, the sequences brought out the artistic possibilities of translating stories from Krishna’s life into dance and movement.

The production explored themes of love, duty, courage and righteousness — values associated with Krishna’s teachings and stories. Rather than relying only on narration, students used choreography, costumes and stage formations to communicate the narrative, making the performance a collective exercise in artistic expression.

The evening also featured The Legends Orchestra, an instrumental tribute to timeless melodies. Around 300 students participated, playing instruments including the tabla, guitar, flute, violin, sitar, mandolin, khadtal, tambourine and congo. The ensemble brought together different instruments in a coordinated performance, showcasing the students’ musical training and teamwork.

The programme began with the presentation of the annual report by the principal, outlining the school’s progress and accomplishments during the academic year. More than 1,000 students were felicitated for their achievements in scholastic, co-scholastic and sports activities, including special awards in junior and senior categories.

Sixteen gold medals for the 2025-26 session were presented for achievements in areas including excellence in science, social impact, the Edge Maker Award and excellence in STEM.

Saisha Bhagia received the Smt Bimla Gupta Memorial Gold Medal for being the outstanding student of the session. Aryav Barmecha was awarded the Shri Anshu Sudhir Gupta Memorial Gold Medal as the school’s most promising science student. The Pt Birju Maharaj Dance Trophy was presented to Parishka Tongya.

The annual function brought together two important aspects of school life: the recognition of individual achievement and the celebration of collective talent. While the awards acknowledged students’ performance in academics, sports and other activities, the cultural programme offered a glimpse of their creativity, discipline and ability to work together.

With nearly 700 students participating in the evening’s performances and more than 1,000 receiving recognition, the event concluded as a showcase of the school’s emphasis on both academic achievement and creative development.