On the eve of Ashadhi Ekadashi, a devotional atmosphere was created in the premises of Deccan School, Shirur, with the Palkhi and Ringan ceremony. The idols of Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram Maharaj were worshipped by the school’s principal, Dr. Samir Onkar, marking the beginning of the palkhi. At the  forefront were the lezim troupe and students chanting the name of Lord Vitthal to the rhythm of cymbals and mridangam. Around 500 students dressed as Pandurang, Rakhumai, and Warkaris  participated in the palkhi procession. 

After circumambulation, when the palkhi returned to the school premises, students of class 8 and 9 formed a circle (ringan) around it. Traditional dances like Zimma, Fugdi, and Pinga were performed, adding vibrancy to the ceremony. A large number of parents were present on this occasion. Students of class 5 and 8 presented Bharud, while student Swaroop Bari presented a devotional song. Yash Divekar, Sakharam Puri, and Sangeeta Kulwant accompanied. Members of the school’s local advisory committee, Mr. V. D. Kulkarni and his wife Mrs. Shobhana Kulkarni, performed the aarti. Also present were Ahilyanagar Zilla Parishad member Mrs. Komaltai Wakhare, Adishakti Mahila Mandal president Mrs. Shashikala Kale, Primary and Secondary teachers’ representative Mrs. Jaishri Dandge, Pre-Primary co-ordinator Mrs. Diana Borde, and other dignitaries. The dignitaries were felicitated by Principal Dr. Onkar. As part of skill training under the National Education Policy, 1000 peanut laddus made by students of class 5 to 9 were distributed as prasad. Teachers Mrs. Priya Narwade, Mrs. Akshata Divekar, Mrs. Sheetal Dhawale, Mrs. Ashwini Pingale, Mr. Sakharam Puri, and Mr. Chandrakant Zanje organized the program. Mrs. Jaishri Dandge expressed the vote of thanks.