Shalini Upadhyay, Coordinator at Kinchin Kids Pre School & Day Care in Udaipur, shares her warm wishes for Navratri and Dussehra while reflecting on the deeper values these festivals teach us. She describes Navratri as a powerful celebration of strength, devotion, and self-confidence that serves as a vital reminder to respect girls and women. Dussehra, in turn, carries the timeless message of truth, goodness, and always doing what is right.

Rather than limiting these festivals to traditional celebrations, she encourages everyone to view them as a meaningful opportunity for self-reflection. She emphasizes that alongside burning the effigy of Ravana, we should also resolve to conquer the pride, jealousy, negativity, and ego within ourselves. She firmly believes these core values must be instilled in children, as they are the future of the nation. By guiding them to be kind, grateful, and compassionate human beings, we can successfully pass on the true, enduring lessons of Navratri and Dussehra to the next generation.