Child 1: Good morning to all present.

Today the children of class V A and B will present the morning

assembly. The theme for today’s assembly is Dussehra. Dussehra is a festival celebrated to show the
victory of good over bad. To elaborate more on the theme, we have __________, _______________
,________________and _______________.
Narrator 1: Dussehra is an important Hindu festival. The significance of Dussehra festival lies in
its religious value. It teaches us that good triumphs over evil. It is celebrated all over the country
in honour of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana. It generally comes off in the month of October just
20 days before the festival of Diwali.

Narrator 2-The Dussehra festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country.
In Punjab, celebrations continue for about ten days. Learned pandits recite the stories from the
Ramayana. People listen to it with great reverence. Almost in every town, Ram Lila is staged for
several nights. Thousands of people go to enjoy it.

Narrator 3-It is a ten days long festival celebrated all through the country with great enthusiasm.
First nine days involves the worship of goddess Durga that’s why it is also known as the Navratra
festival. People celebrate Dussehra festival on the tenth day as Vijay Dashmi by organising a big
fair or Ram-Lila where they show the dramatic life history of the Lord Rama. The Ram-Lila fair
showcases the legends behind celebrating the Vijay Dashami which are Lord Rama and Ravana.
On this day people celebrate by burning the effigy of the demon king, Ravana.

Narrator: 4 One of the major features of Dusshera is the famous story of Lord Rama and his wife
Sita. The story comes from a book called the Ramayana, and is popular among Hindus
everywhere. An important part of Dusshera is the telling of the story through Ram lila.

Hindi poem

vkb, vc n'kgjk dh dFkk dk dfork ds ek/;e Lks vkun ys

Thank you friends. Now I invite ________and ____________ to present the Environmental analysis.

Child : Thank you ____________and ______________. Friends, poetry is a spontaneous and musical
way to express our feelings. It’s a painting in words, a song that rhymes and displays beauty. So,
let’s hear a beautiful English poem from our friends.

Child- Friends the annual theme for this year is ‘150 years of Celebrating the Mahatma’. I invite my
friends to shine some light on the life of the Great Mahatma- Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi.

Child: I hope you all had a good learning experience. Now I request you all to stand up in attention
position for the national anthem.

Child 1: Now I request you all to please proceed to your respective classes. Have a wonderful day.
Friends the word for the assembly is triumph. It is spelt as T R I U M P H. It means a final success
or victory. It is used in a sentence as- Earning a high school diploma was a huge triumph for the
young man with a learning disability.

ENGLISH POEM

The evil Ravana surrenders before Lord Rama,

The glorious victory of good over evil,
The day of triumph was of man,
The day when demons bowed heads before humans.

Though Ravana was ten times powerful than him,

Lord Rama was many times truthful;
And finally, on the day of Dussehra,
Lord Rama's truth and faith beat the cruel.

And now, when the anniversary

Comes once more,
There is joy in all hearts,
Right till the core.

There is excitement to play,

And faith to pray,
It is time to rejoice,
And sing in one voice.

Our faith should be constant,

That it is possible for good to win over the evil,
And whenever Ravana is reborn on Earth,
Incarnation of the Lord is sure to eliminate our pain

The Story of Rama and Sita

1: This is the story of Dusshera. The story comes from India and happened many years ago. Rama
was a handsome prince. His father was a wealthy king in India. One day Rama decided to go and
visit a very attractive princess. The princesses’ name was Sita and she was very pretty. Rama liked
Sita a great deal and wanted to marry Sita. Sita’s father said to Rama that he could marry his
daughter but he had to do something rather special. Sita’s father asked Rama if he was strong
enough to use a very heavy bow of Lord Shiva that no one else had used.

2: Rama replied, " Of course I am strong I can manage the bow without any problem." He picked
up the heavy bow and pulled the string. The bow broke into tiny pieces. Sita’s father said, " Rama,
you are strong and therefore you can marry my daughter Sita. " So, Rama and Sita were married.
Rama took Sita back home to meet his father. Rama’s father was becoming a very old king. One
day the King said to Rama, " My son I am becoming too old to rule this land I want you to become
the new king. " The queen however was not keen on the idea and wanted Rama’s brother called
Prince Bharat to be the new king. She asked the king to send Rama away.

3: The king not wanting to upset his wife the queen had to make a sad decision. He summoned
Rama and told him that he must leave the kingdom. He told Rama that he was not to come back to
the palace for 14 years.

4: Both Rama and Sita went away and one of Rama’s brothers called Prince Lakshman went with
them too. Rama and Sita lived in the forest for a long time. Sadly, after a time the old king died.

5 After the king’s death the queen said to Prince Bharat, " The old king is dead now and Rama is
not here therefore you can be the new king." Prince Bharat said, " No!! My father wanted my
brother Rama to be the new king, not me. I will go to the forest and bring Rama and Sita back to
the palace."

6: Prince Bharat went to the forest and he found Rama, Sita and Lakshman. The prince said to
Rama, " Rama our father is dead, please come back now and become the new king as father
requested." Rama replied, " No, I cannot come back yet because I promised our father that I would
not come back for 14 years and I cannot break my promise. I will not come back yet. Prince Bharat
said, " Please give me your sandals Rama." Rama took off his sandals and gave them to his
brother. Prince Bharat took them back to the palace.

7 When he got back to the palace, Bharat put the golden sandals on the throne, which is a special
seat for the king. He said to all at the palace, " Rama is the new king not I. He will come back one
day. In the meantime, I will care for you all until Rama returns from the forest. However, I will not
sit on the throne. It is Rama’s throne!! "

8 Meanwhile back in the forest a rather evil, nasty demon was watching Sita. This nasty demon
was called Ravana; he had 10 arms and 10 heads. He wanted Sita for himself and wanted her in
his castle. Ravana watched and waited in the forest until Rama and Lakshman went hunting for
food. This meant that the pretty Sita was on her own.

9 Whilst the two young men were away Ravana caught Sita. She was very scared and frightened.
Ravana took her to an Island far away.

10. Ravana asked Sita to marry him but Sita said, " NO!! " She was a prisoner in the castle for a
long time. Rama and Lakshman stopped hunting for food and were concerned that they could not
find Sita. They looked all over the forest but she had vanished.

11 Whilst Rama was trying to find Sita in the forest a friend of his named Hanuman came to see
him. Hanuman told Rama that he had seen Sita being captured by the nasty Ravana. Rama was
very angry and decided it was time to sort out the nasty demon.

12 Rama asked his friends if they would join him in fighting Ravana and help him save Sita. His
friends agreed to fight the demon Ravana. They all went to Lanka and there was a huge battle.
Rama killed Ravana. Rama saved Sita. Both Rama and Sita were united.

So, Dusshera is celebrated as victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana.
Valya: Give me all of your belongings or I shall kill you.

Narad Muni: My friend, you are a strong and nice man. Yet, your actions are not honourable and
you will be punished for your sins. Why are you being so cruel?

Valya: I am not educated and know no other trade. The reason I rob is only so that I can provide
for my family. They understand and are my partners. They will support me no matter what and
remain with me.

Narad Muni: Do you really think so? In that case, are you sure that they will be willing to take the
blame and punishment for your actions? Go and ask them that.

Valya: I believe that they will but this is a cunning question from you. You are planning to escape
without parting with your valuables.

Narad Muni: Go back home, ask them and give me a response. You will find me here. I even insist
that you tie me with a rope till you return.

(Valya ties a rope around Narad Muni)

Narrator: Valya went back home and asked his family; parents, wife, children; if they were willing
to take the blame, guilt and punishment for his sins. They said “No,” “We are not a party to your
heinous crimes”. Valya went back to the forest where Narad Muni was tied up and waiting.
(While the narrator is speaking, Valya goes to all the characters acting as his family members.
After that Valya returns to Narad Muni.)

Narad Muni: What did they say Valya?

Valya: They said that they were not willing to take responsibility for my sins. Oh, how can I fix
my deeds!

Narad Muni: You must repeat the name Rama over and over again. I will come back in some time
and check on you.

Narrator: Valya could not even say the word Rama properly. So, he started saying Mara, which
means killed.

Valya: Mara Mara maramaramaramaramaramarama

Narrator: When Narada returned after several months, he was delighted to see the radiance
around Valya. Even while saying Mara, Mara, he had been saying Rama, Rama. Valya had
discovered the greatness that is Rama. He fell to Narad Muni’s feet and begged him to take him
under his wing.

Valya: What will become of me now O Sage. I have committed so many crimes. How will I ever be
able to overcome my sins?

Narad Muni: Do not worry. Just by chanting Rama’s name, you are like an ocean now. Your
crimes are only like streams in the ocean. Rama is going to make everything alright for you. From
now, you are Valmiki. So rise and be on your rightful path.

At this point an actor comes and sings the Valmiki Rap. He sings the Rap and immediately goes
backstage and changes.

ACTOR
Long, long ago, there was a very bad man
His name was Valya, and the jungle he would scan

Narad Muni was the one, who inspired his change

He decided to chant Ram, and became a sage

Narad Muni was kind, and filled him with peace

His words hit Valya, along with the breeze

He taught him how, to be very kind

And bring generosity, to his mind

Now Valmiki the sage, decided to sit down

And write Ramayana, the best book in town

Chorus:- Rama, Rama, Ram, Rama, Rama, Ram

Narrator: And so began the journey of Valya the robber to Valmiki the Rishi. After some time,
Rishi Valmiki began writing the Ramayana.

Valmiki: Once upon a time in a land called Ayodhya, Rama was born to King Dhasharata and
Queen Kaushalia. His brothers were Lakshman, Bharata, and Shatrughana. Rama was cheated out
of being king and was exiled to the forest for 14 years. His wife Sita and brother Lakshman
followed him into the forest….
(Valmiki, much older now, sitting down and shown penning the Ramayana)

At this point Ram, Sita and Lakshman come in and make a round on the stage.
The Deer (a child actor in costume) comes running on the stage and makes a round. Sita follows
the deer and then goes to Ram.

IInd Part

Sita: Look at that beautiful deer. I want the deer.

Rama: But it is not natural for a deer to be that color. It seems to be an illusion.

Sita: But I want it. It is very pretty. Can you not bring it for me?

Rama: Fine Sita as you wish. I will go for it but you should remain safe. Lakshman, you take care
of Sita and ensure her protection.

Lakshman: Yes brother. I will do that.

Rama leaves and is shown chasing the deer.

Narrator: Rama started to chase the deer but it was elusive. It would appear and then disappear
again.

Sita: It has been a long time. Why has your brother not returned yet? You should go to check on
him.

Lakshman: I would do that but he has asked me to be a guard for you. So I cannot move without
his orders.

Sita: You need to listen to me and go find your brother. That is my command to you.

Lakshman: I am afraid that something wrong may happen. Yet, I am drawing this line at the door
and you will be safe as long as you stay inside the line. Do not cross this line of protection at any
cost. I am leaving in search of Shri Rama.

Lakshman draws a line on the stage.

At this point an actor comes

Rama is the son, of king Dashratha

And became the king, of Ayodhya

He left to the forest, for 14 years

And Bharat took his work, even though in tears

Bharat refused to take, Ram’s place

And waited the moment, to see his face

In the forest, Rama was so brave

Sadhus and rishis, he would save

Hanuman the wise, went to rescue Sita

Yogi he was, as defined by the Gita
Chorus:- Rama, Rama, Ram, Rama, Rama, Ram

Narrator: Sita was tricked into crossing the line and stolen by the Asura, Ravana after Lakshmana
left in search of Rama.

Ravana is shown taking Sita away. Ram comes back

Rama: Oh no what will I do! Sita is gone. Now we know that the Asura Ravana has taken her
away to Lanka.

Lakshman: Do not worry brother, we will find her and bring her back at all cost.

Rama & Lakshmana make a round on the stage

Narrator: The two brothers travelled towards Lanka, which was the kingdom Ravana was in
control of. Along the way they gathered an army of monkeys, including Hanuman and Sugriva.

Rama: I am glad that we have the brave and wise Hanuman as well as King Sugriva and his army
on our side.
Lakshmana: Yes, I agree. They are doing their divine duty. We have to gather our army now and
prepare for battle. Before that we have to find out about the enemy as well as how Sita Ji is?

Rama: I will ask Hanuman to fly to Lanka for the mission. You do your preparations.

Lakshmana: Yes brother, I will do your bidding. Ravana has called for his end by challenging you
in this manner.

Narrator: Rama, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Sugriva marched to Lanka with an army of monkeys
and an epic battle occurred.

Ram & Lakshman are shown aiming arrows.

Narrator: At the end of the battle, Rama and the forces of good triumphed over Ravana whose
deeds at that time were evil indeed. Rama brought back Sita and started his travel towards
Ayodhya.

Ravana took Sita, and the battle was born

They started to fight, after blowing a horn

The armies that fought, were quite a good match

Hanuman fought, without getting a scratch

Monkeys and demons, battling everywhere

When Ravana came on, they all got a scare

The battle between good and bad, was well fought

But victory was the thing, that only Rama got

Rama and Sita, were united again

Dusshera is the day, when Rama won

Victory over evil, with Ravana gone

Now celebrate together, from dusk till dawn

All Together:
Now that we are done, and your concepts are clear
Don’t forget… to celebrate Dusshera every year