Notices & Announcements.
Stay connected with South Gurukul Society through important institutional information, holiday schedules, and guidelines for students and parents.
Begin Your Journey with Odissi
Interested in learning Odissi at South Gurukul Society? Contact our team for information about upcoming sessions, admission procedures, and class schedules.
Holiday Calendar.
Historical holiday schedule for the 2022 academic session. Please contact the office for the current calendar.
| No. | Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 12 January | Wednesday | Vivekananda Birthday |
| 02 | 23 January | Sunday | Netaji's Birthday |
| 03 | 26 January | Wednesday | Republic Day |
| 04 | 5–6 February | Saturday – Sunday | Saraswati Puja |
| 05 | 18–19 March | Friday – Saturday | Doljatra & Holi |
| 06 | 15 April | Thursday (as originally listed) | Bengali New Year & Good Friday |
| 07 | 1 May | Sunday | May Day |
| 08 | 9 May | Monday | Rabindra Jayanti |
| 09 | 15 May – 15 June | Sunday – Wednesday | Summer Vacation |
| 10 | 1 July | Friday | Rath Yatra |
| 11 | 13–14 July | Wednesday – Thursday | Guru Purnima — School Open for Puja |
| 12 | 15 August | Monday | Independence Day |
| 13 | 19 August | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 14 | 25 September | Sunday | Mahalaya |
| 15 | 9–30 October | Friday – Sunday (as originally listed) | Puja Vacation |
| 16 | 24–27 October | Monday – Thursday | Kali Puja |
| 17 | 22 December – 2 January 2023 | Thursday – Monday | Winter Vacation |
Student Guidelines.
A respectful and disciplined learning environment helps every student grow in the art of Odissi.
Ghungroo
Ghungroo, the musical anklets worn by dancers, play an important role in creating rhythmic patterns and developing an understanding of taal and laya.
All students must wear ghungroo during practice.
Class Uniform
Students should wear a white kameez with a red salwar, or a red kameez with a white salwar, made of cotton.
Red symbolises power, while white represents purity. The uniform is completed with a matching komorbandhani.
Discipline
Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode during class to maintain a focused and respectful learning environment.
Students must arrive on time. Late arrivals may be marked absent.
Attendance & Parents
Students are required to maintain a minimum attendance of 75% to support consistent learning and progress.
Parents are expected to visit classes once every two weeks.