Suryaa Telangana Desk: District Collector K. Haimavati celebrated Diwali with children from the Balasadanam at the Collector's camp office, located in the integrated district office complex in Siddipet, on Sunday evening.
The Collector performed Lakshmi Puja and offered aarti with the children. She served meals, including pulihora, rice, curries, semiya, and sweets, which she prepared herself, to the children. She encouraged them to eat their meals completely after offering prayers.
Following the meal, the Collector joined the children in lighting firecrackers. During the event, she distributed festival gifts to the girls and inquired about their well-being. She advised the children to set high goals, face life's challenges with courage, and study with determination to build a successful future.
The Collector stated that it is everyone's responsibility to provide an environment filled with love, affection, and security for children. She expressed her happiness in celebrating the festival with the Balasadanam children, noting that it felt similar to celebrating with family members.
District Additional Collector Lakshmi Kiran and members of the District Collector's family were present at the event.