The Cultural Council of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics organized an Inter-programme Ghumat Aarti Competition on 28th September 2024 from 11.30 am onwards at the Multipurpose Hall. The competition celebrated the traditional spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, with 5 teams from various programmes participating with a total count of 51 students (39 male, 12 female).
The event opened with a graceful dance performance to the devotional beats of the song Morya Morya, setting a vibrant and festive tone for the day. Prof. Subramanyam Bhat delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the significance of preserving cultural traditions and commending the participating teams for their enthusiasm and dedication.
The judges for the competition were non-teaching staff Mr. Rahul Naik, Ms. Supriya Pisurlekar and Mr. Harish Borkar, who were welcomed with flowers by students. The event was compered by Miss Aarya Naik. To ensure fairness, each team was assigned the name of a deity, ensuring that the judges could evaluate performances impartially.
The teams performed in the following order:
- Team Maharudra (B.Com), led by Sidhant Naik with nine members.
- Team Shivnarayan (BCA and B.Voc), led by Sharv Lotliker with ten members.
- An all-girls team from the B.Com department, led by Mrunali Chari, performed with great energy.
- Another Com team, led by Mayur Borkar, followed.
- The final performance was by Team Katamgal Dada Maharaj (BBA), led by Sahil Naik, with twelve members.
The competition was a wonderful display of talent, rekindling the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi. After the performances, Nirbhay Dessai delivered the vote of thanks, and the much-anticipated prize distribution followed.
The winning teams were:
- First Prize: Team Katamgal Dada Maharaj(BBA), led by Sahil Naik, with team members Aniket Karanjikar, Rupesh Naik, Darshan Mangueshkar, Samarth Shirodkar, Shriyash Naik, Swayam Bhingi, Shreyanshu Verenkar, Sahil Talaulikar, Raunak Borkar, Tejas Borkar, and Sanil Shivolkar.
- Second Prize: Team Shivnarayan(BCA and B.Voc), led by Sharv Lotliker, with team members Ram Parab, Seval Naik, Devang Naik, Sumit Sawant, Krutarth Naik, Shubham Narvekar, Shlok Kunkalliker, Daksh Lotlikar, and Meghnath Ghadi.
Winners were awarded certificates and medals, while all participants received participation certificates.
The event concluded on a lively note with the traditional fugdi dance, as the rhythmic beats of the Ghumat filled the hall once more, marking the end of a successful and joyous competition. The event was coordinated by Dr. Sheetal Arondekar, Convernor, Cultural Council while faculty members Ms. Akshada Gaonkar, Ms. Girija Gaonkar served as the teacher in-charge of the event.
Expected Outcome of the Activity
The Inter-programme Ghumat Aarti Competition successfully fostered unity and cultural appreciation among participants, highlighting the importance of tradition.
