Bennett University students mark Mahashivratri in style
Nearly 350 students attended the Mahashivratri celebration that was organised by Sampada, an unofficial student group, on the night of February 18.
By Omji Dubey
Bennett University celebrated Mahashivratri with a unique event organized by a group of students. The event, which was held in the open area at the beginning of the N-block ground, started at 11:00 PM on 18th Feb and lasted until 1:30 AM on 19th Feb.
The main focus of this unofficial event was on meditation and producing positive energy. The organizers, who were students from different years and streams, had also arranged performances by students including dance and music. Additionally, a small prayer was held at midnight to commemorate the marriage of the Hindu God,Lord Shiva , and Goddess Parvati .
Overcoming challenges
The event was organized bySampada , an unofficial student group, which faced various challenges during the planning and execution of the event. According to Amrit, the head of the group, the biggest challenge was arranging funds for the event. However, the group was able to raise the required amount from students themselves and managed to arrange everything at a minimal cost.
The main focus of this unofficial event was on meditation and producing positive energy.
The organizers were also skeptical about the turnout of students due to the odd timings of the event. “However, these concerns were unfounded as more than 350 students attended the function, and around 1,200 glasses of Thandai were distributed as prasad after the event. This enthusiastic response from the students was a testament to the success of the event, which left everyone with positive energy,” said Amrit.
Varun Kesharwani, another member of Sampada, expressed his gratitude towards the administration, who provided them with permission and logistical help. “The stage setup was done by the vendor and volunteers for the event. It was the student volunteers who made it happen and the students who attended this program made it a majestic night,” Varun added.
Celebrating culture with dance and music
The event showcased a cultural celebration with performances by various students. Ojus, Adhyay, Devesh, Raj, Suryansh, Saksham, Shruti, Malay, Sukeeta, Daksh, and Ganesh sang prayers and spiritual songs, while Apoorva, Utkarsh, and Anand expressed their art through dance, including Indian and western dance styles. The performers were amazed by the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd. One of the performers, Adhyay, said, “ We loved performing for them and I hope we were able to create the vibe that was needed.” “I am a very spiritual person and performing on such auspicious occasion is a blessing for us”, said another performer.
The event showcased a cultural celebration with performances by various students.
Bennett University has always promoted secularism and respect for diversity, and this event was another testament to its efforts. The University has previously celebrated various auspicious occasions such as holding a langar on the holy Guru Nanak Jayanti Gurupurab and arranging food for students at 4 AM in the morning during Ramadan. TheMahashivratri celebration was another example of how the University encourages its students to celebrate different cultures and traditions.
(The writer is a Semester VI student of BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme.)
The main focus of this unofficial event was on meditation and producing positive energy. The organizers, who were students from different years and streams, had also arranged performances by students including dance and music. Additionally, a small prayer was held at midnight to commemorate the marriage of the Hindu God,
Overcoming challenges
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The organizers were also skeptical about the turnout of students due to the odd timings of the event. “However, these concerns were unfounded as more than 350 students attended the function, and around 1,200 glasses of Thandai were distributed as prasad after the event. This enthusiastic response from the students was a testament to the success of the event, which left everyone with positive energy,” said Amrit.
Varun Kesharwani, another member of Sampada, expressed his gratitude towards the administration, who provided them with permission and logistical help. “The stage setup was done by the vendor and volunteers for the event. It was the student volunteers who made it happen and the students who attended this program made it a majestic night,” Varun added.
Celebrating culture with dance and music
The event showcased a cultural celebration with performances by various students. Ojus, Adhyay, Devesh, Raj, Suryansh, Saksham, Shruti, Malay, Sukeeta, Daksh, and Ganesh sang prayers and spiritual songs, while Apoorva, Utkarsh, and Anand expressed their art through dance, including Indian and western dance styles. The performers were amazed by the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd. One of the performers, Adhyay, said, “ We loved performing for them and I hope we were able to create the vibe that was needed.” “I am a very spiritual person and performing on such auspicious occasion is a blessing for us”, said another performer.
Bennett University has always promoted secularism and respect for diversity, and this event was another testament to its efforts. The University has previously celebrated various auspicious occasions such as holding a langar on the holy Guru Nanak Jayanti Gurupurab and arranging food for students at 4 AM in the morning during Ramadan. The
(The writer is a Semester VI student of BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme.)
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