According to the hospital authority, the participants built a mud fort and placed diyas on it, in the hope of a brighter future for each one of them. Bringing in Diwali cheer, the Bai Jerabai Wadia Children’s Hospital authority organised a mud fort-making event for children in the hospital. Making a fort from mud is an age-old tradition followed by many families on the occasion of Diwali. Through this activity, the hospital wanted to bridge the gap between tradition and peaceful celebration. Dr Minnie, added, “This activity of building a mud fort by hand was a way to engage children in meaningful pursuits.

Source: dna October 18, 2017 02:47 UTC