Happy Dussehra
The victory of good over evil, truth over falsehood and courage over fear.
Dayawati Modi Academy, Meerut has its Dussehra Break from 17 to 20 October 2026, with Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on Tuesday, 20 October. The school celebrates Dussehra on Friday, 16 October before the break. Overnight trips run on the break dates as notified, and the school calendar shows regular days from 21 October.
Why we celebrate Dussehra
Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, marks the day Lord Rama defeated Ravana, and the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Across India, it reminds us that honesty, humility and courage always win in the end.
Truth wins
Standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult, is the real victory.
Burn the "Ravana" within
Anger, pride, greed and jealousy. Dussehra invites us to let go of the habits that hold us back.
Family & community
A time for meeting relatives, sharing sweets and strengthening bonds.
New beginnings
Vijayadashami is considered auspicious for starting new learning and new goals.
Celebrating together before the break
On Friday, 16 October, the school celebrates Dussehra with the community. Students take part in activities that bring out the values of the festival.
- Story & skit: Short presentations on the Ramayana and its lessons.
- Art & craft: Posters, bow-and-arrow crafts and festive decorations.
- Value talk: "My Ravana": one habit I will leave behind.
- Songs & bhajans: Festive music and group singing.
Dussehra break schedule
- Fri 16 Oct
Dussehra celebrations at school
Last working day before the break, with festive activities.
- Sat 17 – Mon 19 Oct
Dussehra break School closed
Enjoy the festive days with family. Overnight trips, wherever planned, run on these dates as notified by the school.
- Tue 20 Oct
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
The festival day. Overnight trips, if enrolled, conclude as per the trip schedule.
- Wed 21 Oct
School resumes
Regular classes continue as per the school calendar.
Make the break meaningful
- Read a book or listen to a story from the Ramayana with family.
- Attend a Ramlila or fair with an adult and note what you learn.
- Revise lightly for 30 minutes a day so you return fresh.
- Celebrate safely. Keep away from crackers, fire and crowds without an adult.
- Spend time outdoors and limit screen time.
- Do one kind act every day.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Dussehra holidays at DMA Meerut?
The Dussehra Break is from 17 to 20 October 2026, and Dussehra falls on Tuesday, 20 October.
When is the Dussehra celebration at school?
The school celebrates Dussehra on Friday, 16 October 2026, the last working day before the break.
When does school reopen after the break?
As per the school calendar, regular days resume from Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
What should students do during the break?
Read a story from the Ramayana, spend time with family, revise lightly for 30 minutes a day, celebrate safely and do one kind act every day.
शुभ विजयादशमी
May this Dussehra bring joy, health and success to every student, parent and teacher of the DMA family.
Next: Innoverse 2.0 →Hindi Diwas at Dayawati Modi Academy
A language is not merely a subject on the timetable. It is the medium in which a child first thinks, first argues, first jokes and first understands who they are.
Quick answer
Hindi Diwas commemorates the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as an official language of the Union, later carried into Article 343 of the Constitution. At Dayawati Modi Academy it is observed across three days so that the Primary, Middle and Senior Wings can each engage with the language at a depth suited to their age group.
English opens doors for our children across the world. Hindi keeps open the door to their own home, their own literature and their own inner voice. A well-educated Indian child needs both, and needs neither at the cost of the other.
The significance of Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas commemorates the decision of the Constituent Assembly of India to adopt Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as an official language of the Union — a provision later carried into Article 343 of the Constitution. It was a considered choice made at the founding of the Republic, and it remains one of the defining moments in modern India's linguistic history.
The observance is far larger than that single constitutional fact. Hindi carries a literary inheritance that runs from Kabir and Tulsidas through Bharatendu Harishchandra to Premchand, Nirala, Mahadevi Verma, Dinkar and Harivansh Rai Bachchan. It is the language of a very large share of India's journalism, cinema, folk tradition and everyday commerce, and it is spoken in one form or another by a substantial part of the country.
Hindi Diwas exists because a language that is not consciously valued gradually becomes a language that is only casually spoken — used for instructions at home, but never for thinking, reading or writing with any depth. The day is a national reminder that the mother tongue deserves the same seriousness we give to any other discipline.
Why it matters at Dayawati Modi Academy
DMA sits in the heart of western Uttar Pradesh, in a region where Hindi is not a second language but the first language of home, of family, of the market and of memory. Many of our students think in Hindi and then write in English. Strengthening the first language directly strengthens the second.
As a CBSE school we also work within a national framework that has made multilingualism a stated educational goal. The National Education Policy is explicit that fluency in the mother tongue supports rather than competes with proficiency in English, and our academic experience bears this out. Children with a strong Hindi vocabulary comprehend faster, translate concepts more accurately and express themselves with more nuance in every subject, including the sciences.
There is a cultural argument as well, and it is not a small one. A child who cannot read the language of their grandparents loses access to a large portion of their own family's memory. Giving Hindi a place of honour in the school calendar makes clear to every student that their home language belongs inside the school gates and not only outside them.
The impact on our children
Sharper expression
A larger Hindi vocabulary gives a child more precise words for what they feel and think — the foundation of clear writing in any language.
Stronger comprehension
Concepts understood in the mother tongue are understood at the root. English then becomes a second label for an idea already grasped.
Better examination performance
Hindi is a scoring board subject when taken seriously. Reading habits built now show directly in comprehension, grammar and writing marks.
Connection across generations
Children who read and write Hindi comfortably can speak with grandparents, relatives and neighbours without a barrier in between.
Confidence without apology
Students learn that speaking Hindi well is a mark of education, not a shortfall in it. That confidence changes how a child carries themselves.
A literary appetite
An introduction to Premchand or Mahadevi Verma at the right age can begin a lifetime of reading no syllabus could have forced.
Cognitive flexibility
Moving fluently between two languages develops attention, memory and problem-solving in ways that benefit every subject.
A widening of opportunity
Media, administration, law, publishing, translation and public service across India all reward genuine command of Hindi.
निज भाषा में सोचना, पढ़ना और लिखना ही सच्ची शिक्षा की नींव है।
To think, read and write in one's own language is the true foundation of education
Frequently asked questions
What does Hindi Diwas commemorate?
The decision of the Constituent Assembly of India to adopt Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as an official language of the Union — a provision later carried into Article 343 of the Constitution.
Why does an English-medium CBSE school give Hindi this importance?
Because the two languages support rather than compete with each other. Children with a strong Hindi vocabulary comprehend faster and express themselves with more nuance in every subject, and the National Education Policy is explicit that mother-tongue fluency strengthens proficiency in English.
How does Hindi help academic performance?
Concepts understood in the mother tongue are understood at the root, so English becomes a second label for an idea already grasped. Hindi is also a scoring board subject when taken seriously, and reading habits built early show directly in comprehension, grammar and writing marks.
Is there a cultural argument as well?
A significant one. A child who cannot read the language of their grandparents loses access to a large part of their own family's memory, and to a literary inheritance running from Kabir and Tulsidas through Premchand, Nirala and Mahadevi Verma.
We encourage every DMA family to keep Hindi reading alive at home. Dayawati Modi Academy — rooted in our language, ready for the world.