• UK Student Chants 'Jai Siya Ram,' Touches Teacher's Feet During Convocation Ceremony

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    UK Student Chants 'Jai Siya Ram,' Touches Teacher's Feet During Convocation Ceremony
    This act, rooted in Indian customs, demonstrated the rich cultural diversity in the academic community and added a sense of inclusivity and diversity to the event.

    Digital Desk: A student is claimed to have stroked his teacher's feet and yelled "Jai Siya Ram" during the University of Leicester's convocation ceremony, which took place recently in the UK. 

    This act, rooted in Indian customs, demonstrated the rich cultural diversity in the academic community and added a sense of inclusivity and diversity to the event. The tweet that went with the film stated that the main message was to "Take pride in your heritage, values, and culture."
     
    What Happened During The Convocation Ceremony?

    A student wearing the convocation gown and cap startled onlookers during the University of Leicester's convocation event in the UK by touching his teacher's feet and chanting "Jai Siya Ram."

    The crowd applauded and expressed amazement at this traditional Indian custom, which symbolizes deep respect and thanks. Not everyone knew the gesture's cultural importance.

    The celebration gained a spiritual element from the hymn "Jai Siya Ram," which is connected to respect for Lord Ram. "Take pride in your heritage, values, and culture – A student touching the feet of a teacher and chanting 'Jai Siya Ram' at the Convocation Ceremony in Leicester, UK," was the caption that accompanied the video that X user 'Megh Updates' published.