CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The second day of the inter-collegiate Hindi festival “Turyanaad’24,” being held at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, was filled with excitement from various competitions and captivating performances. On this special occasion of Hindi Day, the MANIT campus witnessed a vibrant display of literary, cultural, and artistic competitions, bringing the entire atmosphere to life. Participants in events like Abhivyakti Manch (Expression Stage), dance, singing, writing, and the Student Parliament presented patriotic performances based on the theme “Developed India, Towards a Strong Future.” In addition, the fashion show, “Paridhanika,” highlighted India’s cultural heritage through traditional costumes from various states.
Student Parliament Showcases Parliamentary Procedure: The second day began at 9 a.m. with a writing competition. In the first round, over 400 students from 8 major Hindi schools in Bhopal participated, with 50 selected students advancing to the second round. The students showcased their social awareness, intellectual prowess, and linguistic skills through their creative works on topics related to a developed India. Following this, the Student Parliament competition began at 10 a.m., with the topic “Privatization of Educational Institutions in the Concept of Developed India.” A Khichdi competition was also held, aiming to foster love for the Hindi language among students from non-Hindi-speaking states, through fun and engaging games. Later, in the Swadeshi Open Mic competition “Abhivyakti Manch,” participants mesmerized the audience with short speeches, poetry recitations, instrumental performances, and beatboxing. Judge Ashutosh Singh Thakur graced the event with his presence.
Abhivyakti and Paridhanika Showcase Unique Aspects of Indian Culture: The captivating performances at Abhivyakti Manch won the hearts of the audience, filling the entire MANIT campus with applause. Vaibhav Purohit from Jodhpur won first prize for poetry recitation, Lavish Chauhan from MANIT came second, and Sanidhya Srivastava was awarded third place. The musical performance at Abhivyakti began with a serene Ganesh Vandana by Karnika Nagpure. The Navotthan dance group performed brilliantly to a song based on the Mahabharata and to Raja Ram’s tune, thrilling the audience. Classical dance forms like Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi enhanced the grandeur of the event. Theeyam dance from Kerala was the highlight of the group dance performances. In the Abhivyakti singing competition, classical music performances by Ahlad Band and Arzoo Band were especially appreciated by the audience. This amazing coordination of art and music in the dance and singing competitions won the hearts of the spectators. Aparna Chaturvedi judged the dance competition, while S.L. Bhatt judged the singing competition. In the Swadeshi fashion show “Paridhanika,” judged by Rahul Rastogi, participants showcased the traditional attire of states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, and South Indian states, providing a heartwarming glimpse of the country’s rich traditions and diverse cultures.
On the third and final day of the festival, street plays, Chakravyuh (treasure hunt), and the final round of the Khichdi competition will be organized. The street plays will address social issues, and students will demonstrate their intellectual skills and patience in the Chakravyuh competition. Additionally, an All-India Youth Poetry Conference will be held on Sunday evening, featuring renowned poets like Vishnu Saxena, known for his Shringar (romantic) poetry, Ram Bhadaur, a respected poet of Veer (bravery) poetry, distinguished poet Shlesh Gautam, and other young poets. They will energize the event with their powerful voices and poetic creations. These events will make Sunday an exciting and grand finale.