Van Mahotsav celebrated with cultural fervour, environmental awareness

MLU DAV College, Phagwara, celebrated Van Mahotsav and the vibrant festival of Teej with great joy and enthusiasm under the guidance of Principal Dr Kiranjeet Randhawa. The event, held annually during the month of Sawan, was marked by colourful traditional attire, folk songs and dances that highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Alongside the festive celebrations, students and staff actively participated in activities promoting environmental conservation. The occasion was further honoured by the presence of Chief Guest Dr Akshita Gupta, ADC-cum-Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Phagwara.

Students performed folk dances, music and fine arts presentations, displaying a vibrant cultural heterogeneity. While the festival was enjoyed by all, its special significance as a celebration for women made it particularly meaningful for the girl students, who enthusiastically took part in Gidha, applied Mehandi, enjoyed traditional swings and relished maal puas.

Importantly, the event also conveyed a strong message on the urgent need for environmental protection as a pathway to peaceful and sustainable living. The Chief Guest, along with other dignitaries, planted tree saplings within the college campus, reinforcing the importance of green practices. Banners featuring plantation-themed drawings were also displayed to spread awareness about eco-friendly living.

In her address, Dr Randhawa emphasised that festivals are not only occasions of joy but also a means of preserving cultural continuity and nurturing the deep-rooted bonds of human connection. She further stressed the importance of the judicious use of natural resources to ensure the sustainability of the environment.

The collective efforts of the teaching faculty, students, and other staff contributed to making the event a great success. Parminder Kaur was honoured with the title of Gidhe Di Rani for her captivating stage presence and charm, while Anjali was crowned Miss Teej for her elegance and overall persona.

Prominent guests present at the event included Ram Paul (Mayor, Phagwara), Chairman Vikas Uppal, Pooja Uppal, Om Uppal, Kavita Uppal, Ajit Singh Walia, Parshant Uppal, Vijay Sondhi, Vijay Sondhi, Anish Bansal (Assistant Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Phagwara), Master Naresh Kohli, Master Gurmeet Singh, Gurmeet Singh Palahi, SKK Sardana and Malkiat Singh Ragbotra.