Uttaranchal University Celebrated "Diwali Fiesta 2025"

 

Dehradun, October 9. The Uttaranchal University campus was immersed in a unique confluence of faith and entertainment today. Indian and foreign students were seen in their traditional attire. Some students were seen dancing to the tunes of Ram and others in Garba. The occasion was 'Diwali Fiesta 2025'. The entire campus was specially decorated for the occasion, and a series of events were organized throughout the day.

The celebration began with the Ram Rath Yatra. The procession was led by University President Jitendra Joshi, Vice President Ms. Ankita Joshi, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajesh Bahuguna, Executive Director Dr. Abhishek Joshi, while all the Deans, Directors, Principals, Academic and Non-Academic staff, and a large number of students joined the procession. After circling the entire campus, the procession reached the venue. Shri Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanumanji were seated on the stage, and a group Ram Aarti began. The Ramdhun presented on this occasion captivated everyone. The Sita-Swayamvara was enacted during the program, captivating the audience. The dialogue between Parshuram and Laxman filled the entire pandal with enthusiasm.

Jaunsar Naati, group Ramgeet, Rajasthani Ghoomar, Bollywood Mix, Punjabi Bhangra, and Gujarati Garba were particular attractions. When groups of young people in traditional attire came out to perform Garba, the entire pandal shook. At the end of the program, a mass Dandiya competition was organized, in which hundreds of young men and women came to the ground and enjoyed Dandiya for hours. Foreign students, dressed in traditional Indian attire, amazed everyone by presenting amazing Dandiya.

In his address, the President of the University, Mr. Joshi, said that the youth made the day memorable by presenting Ram Yatra, Ram Aarti and devotional songs. He said that by taking inspiration from the life of Shri Ramchandra ji, we can make our lives meaningful. He tried to make the occasion meaningful by donating Rs 1,25,000 to Akshay Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing free food to poor children.

On this occasion, mainly Prof. Shalini Vohra, Prof. Pradeep Suri, Prof. Sonal Sharma, Dr. Amit Bhatt Prof. Ajay Singh, Prof. Sharad Pandey, Prof. Vikas Jakhmola and Prof. Manish Badoni, Rita Rautela, Saurabh Rajvanshi along with a large number of students were present.