CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Bhopal. A grand Garba festival dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and the rich traditions of Indian culture was organised with enthusiasm at Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, on the auspicious occasion of Navratri. Held at the Laxminarayan Temple and Garba Ground on the university campus, the celebration saw the enthusiastic participation of more than 1,000 people. Traditional Garba-Dandiya, devotional aarti, bhajans and attractive cultural presentations filled the entire campus with festive colours.
Renowned theatre artist Shruti Singh, who has earned national recognition in the field of acting, attended the programme as the chief guest. Eminent Kathak dancer Ms Kshama Malviya, Pooja Mehta, Deepti Maheshwari and Aruna Nanda, along with several distinguished guests, were also present. University Chancellor Aditi Chaturvedi Vats, AISECT Group Executive Vice President Siddharth Chaturvedi, Rabindranath Tagore University Vice Chancellor Ravi Prakash Dubey, SGSU Vice Chancellor Vijay Singh, Vice Chancellor Sanjeev Gupta, IQAC Director Nitin Vats, Registrar Sangeeta Jouhari and Dean Student Sheetal Gulati, along with senior university officials and dignitaries, attended the event.
The programme began with the worship of Maa Durga at the Laxminarayan Temple. The guests and participants then proceeded to the Garba Ground, where the guests and the jury were welcomed. After addresses by the distinguished guests, Aditi Chaturvedi Vats formally inaugurated the Garba festival. This was followed by a Garba aarti on the Tagore Natya Vidyalaya stage, which created a devotional atmosphere across the venue.
In the first round of the Garba competition, participants moved the audience with traditional attire and captivating dance performances. Harshit Choubey’s bhajan jamming performance then presented a fine blend of devotion and music. Various stalls set up under Taste of India also remained a centre of attraction. The jury inspected and evaluated the stalls.
The second round of the Dandiya competition further added to the festive spirit. Participants performed Dandiya with enthusiasm and joy to traditional music. Later, students, teachers and other participants took part in large numbers in the open Garba held to live music. Colourful traditional costumes, melodious music and collective dance made the entire event memorable.
After the competitions concluded, the results of the Garba and Dandiya competitions and the Taste of India stalls were announced. Winners of various competitions were honoured during the prize distribution ceremony. Coordinators who played an important role in making the event successful were also felicitated.
The programme concluded with an open-floor Garba. The Garba festival held at Rabindranath Tagore University strongly expressed the spirit of Indian culture, folk traditions and collective participation. The event gave students and the university family an opportunity to connect with India’s cultural heritage, strengthen mutual harmony and share the joy of the festival.
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