Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 29: As part of the University’s cultural initiative ‘Jamburiyat’, Jammu University today organized `Diwali Milan’ and brought together students, faculty, and staff in an atmosphere of joy and unity.
Extending warm and heartfelt greetings to the university fraternity on the festival of lights, JU Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the auspicious occasion of Diwali embodies light, compassion and knowledge.
“Let’s all embrace values of unity, compassion, and spirit of camaraderie for harmonious growth of the society, which is hallmark of celebrating such auspicious occasions,” he said.
Prof Rai emphasized the significance of organizing this event under “Jamburiyat,” underscoring the need for cultural pride and connection. He announced that throughout the year, various events will be organized by Utsah- the clubs consortium under the ‘Jamburiyat’ theme to celebrate and promote the vibrant culture of the Jammu region.
The celebration was marked by the lighting of 2,100 Diyas, a symbol of the triumph of light over darkness, and by soulful musical performances by talented students, which added a rich cultural vibrancy to the festival of lights. Those who performed included Guneet Singh and Nandani Kapoor, alumni of the University of Jammu, Arpana Kumari and Shivani, students of Institute of Music and Fine Arts under the guidance of Suraj Singh. Music accompanists were Andrew, Sahil Sandhu, Sagar Katoch and Kain Sotra.
Special performances featured singing by Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Dr Neeraj Shama, Gurmed Singh Sandhu, Swati Vijay, Tushar and a poem recital by Madan Magotra.
Earlier, Prof Prakash Antahal, Dean Students Welfare, warmly welcomed the participants and shared Diwali’s message of reflection and unity.
Prof Monika Chadha, Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee, extended a vote of thanks. Swati Vijay conducted the proceedings while sound was looked after by Kulbhushan Thakur and Arif Paul.
Among others present on the occasion included Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies; Prof Naresh Padha, Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Prof Sarika Manhas, Co- Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee; Prof Parmil Kumar, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Dr Jitender Khajuria, Dr A R Manhas, Dr Shallu Sharma, Suraj Singh, Rakesh Sharma (members of the Campus Cultural Committee), officers, teachers, staff, scholars and students.
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