IIT Mandi Student Gymkhana Celebrates Gita Jayanti with Over 450 School and College Students of Distt Mandi
Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner of Mandi, Shri Arindam Chaudhary, IAS, and Sub Divisional Magistrate of Mandi, Shri Om Kant Thakur joined the IIT Mandi Student Gymkhana in the celebration ceremony of Gita Jayanti today, 22nd December 2023.
IIT Mandi Student Gymkhana hosted the Gita Jayanti celebration today, 22nd December 2023, bringing together more than 450 students from over 12 schools and colleges in Mandi district. The occasion was graced by the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner of Mandi, Shri Arindam Chaudhary, IAS, and the Sub Divisional Magistrate of Mandi, Shri Om Kant Thakur, who served as the Chief Guests.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Shri Arindam Chaudhary, IAS, expressed, “Bhagavad Gita is the exponent behind the thought process of Indians. It primarily talks about ethics, duty, and morality. Every student’s duty is to study these teachings, woven into the fabric of Indian philosophy. Today’s event is an opportunity for students to absorb valuable lessons and carry them forward, implementing the wisdom of the Gita into their lives.”
The event witnessed participation from prominent educational institutions in Mandi district, including:
Govt. Senior Secondary School Kataula – 50
DAV Khaliyar – 20
Kendriya Vidyalaya – 40
Taksheela International School – 30
Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School – 70
Mandi Primary School – 30
ITI Mandi – 30
Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School – 60
The Phoenix School Mandi – 30
La Montessori School, Ner Chowk – 30
Hillock Model Senior Secondary School Dadour – 30
Mind Tree School – 20
among others.
This Gita Jayanti celebration marked the culmination of a Bhagavad Gita theme-based competition that engaged over 20,000 participants nationwide. Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner Shri Arindam Chaudhary distributed prizes to the enthusiastic student participants, recognizing their commendable efforts.
A key highlight of the celebration was a special chorus recitation of the Bhagavad Gita, paying homage to the enlightening conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This symbolic recitation beautifully encapsulated the timeless wisdom embedded in the sacred scripture.
During the event, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, conducted a mega quiz for the students, serving as an engaging and enlightening platform designed to disseminate the teachings and insights derived from the Bhagavad Gita. This entertaining quiz aimed to go beyond conventional methods of instruction and provided a dynamic and interactive approach for participants to actively engage with the philosophical and spiritual principles embedded in the Bhagavad Gita.
During the closing ceremony, Sub Divisional Magistrate of Mandi, Shri Om Kant Thakur, emphasized the imperative of directing our efforts towards building a developed India. Along with this, he also underscored the importance of conserving our civilization and culture while concurrently fostering a scientific temper.
The program also featured captivating musical and dance performances, including Gita Mahatmya by students of ITI college, Swara Sadhana, Madhura Thillana, Chhaya natakarh by students of IIT Mandi, Mahari, Odissi dance by Smr. Sujata Swain, Bhakti-nrtyam by Vidushi Priyankari, Gitapathah by Hillock School students, and Kalakar Samman.
The Gita Jayanti celebration served as a platform for cultural exchange and spiritual enrichment, fostering unity among students from diverse educational backgrounds.
