The winners of the Akash kandil making contest held by Sarvajanik Shree Ganeshotsava Mandal at Gudi Paroda were announced recently.
Mahadev Gaonkar won the first prize, with Gauri Gaonkar and Kunal Gaonkar winning the second and third prize, respectively. Two consolation prizes were awarded to Neha Gaonkar and Ayushi Gaonkar.
“The hidden talent in the children should be encouraged and given an appropriate platform. All children have some or the other talent and this must be boosted with proper guidance,” Eknath Gaonkar said while giving away the prizes.
