The vibrant spirit of celebration filled the air as the Students’ and Cultural Councils of the College celebrated the much-anticipated Damodar Utsav from 21st to 23rd December 2023.
The theme for Day 1 – Holly Jolly Christmas (December 21)
Off-stage Event: Ornament Making
Students showcased their creativity through handmade ornaments for Christmas decorations. The event was judged by Dr. Monica Patil and the winners of this festive competition were:
1st place-Anusha Rodrigues; 2nd place -Lavanya Mhapsekar; 3rd place – Alita Fernandes
On -Stage Event: Carol Singing
Melodious voices filled the air during the enchanting Carol Singing competition where students from different programmes participated. The event was judged by Ms. Jean Braganza and Mr. Kevin Andre. The triumphant winners were:
1st place – Group of Aemisha Azavedo, Alrich Fernandes, Vaibhav Girap, Glyn Gomindes, Ivon Fernandes, Zia Fernandes and Deuzilia
2nd place – Group of Dr. Lira Menzes Gama, Ms. Lizette D’Costa, Kewell Fernandes, Shawn Fernandes, Brionna Noronha, Cidel Rodrigues, Sejal Goes and Riva Fernandes
3rd place – Gliffa Dias, Jolito Costa, Aveena Moura, Valinie Fernandes, Chris Dias, and Marvon Almeida
On Stage Event: Ballroom Dancing (Couple Dance)
The dance floor came alive with the graceful movements of couples through dances like Waltz, Salsa, and Cha cha cha. The event was judged by Dr. Lira Gama, Ms. Alba De Sa, and Ms. Annette Santimano. The top performers in Ballroom Dancing were:
1st place- Group of Alrich Fernandes, Sheryl Anto, Ivon Fernandes, and Sunia Boruah
2nd place – Group of Osury Rodrigues, Hester Carvalho, Arafat, Atharva Shikhare, Leebon and Angel Costa
3rd place – Mujimil Shaikh and Khushi Nambiar
On-Spot Event: Christmas Reel Making
Quick thinking and creativity were on display as students crafted Christmas reels on the spot. The event was judged by Asst. Professors, Ms. Samira Vengurlekar and Ms. Shweta Shet Verenkar. The deserving winners were:
1st place – Petalia Coutinho; 2nd place – Neeraj Aroskar and 3rd place – Tanya Silveira
Off-Stage Event: Christmas Platter
Students showcased their culinary skills by presenting homemade sweets, which were Goan traditional Christmas sweets. The event was judged by Asst. Professors Ms. Pooja Shanbhag and Ms. Alba De Sa. The winners in the Christmas Platter competition were:
1st place – Petalia Coutinho and Sachin Chaudhary
2nd place – Venedict Gomes and Alita Fernandes
3rd place- Shanawaz Hubli and Shine Dsouza
Off-Stage Event: Christmas Greeting Card
In a spur-of-the-moment challenge, students demonstrated their artistic talents in crafting Christmas cards on A4/A5 size papers within the time limit of one hour. The event was judged by Asst. Professors Ms. Snigdha Naik and Ms. Delisha Rebello. The winners were:
1st place – Sushnieta Chawan
2nd place – Nelcy Kullu
3rd place – Looluwa Gundar
Day 2 – When Tradition Meets Western (December 22)
On Stage Event: Antakshari
Harmony filled the auditorium as students and teachers participated in group Antakshari, which had four different rounds with twists. The event was judged by Asst. Professor Ms. Pooja Shanbhag. The winners of this musical battle were:
1st place: Team BCA- Astha, Anushree, Esha, Hema with teachers Shruti Kuncolienkar and Sweta Shet Verenkar
2nd place: Team M.Com – Pranav, Vallabh, Shahnawaz, and Ibrahim, with teachers Valencia Baptista and Edrea Picardo
3rd place: Team B.Com- Soham, Omkar, Anish, and Shambhavi with teachers Lizette D’Costa and Marjina Shaikh
On-Stage Event: Fusion Dance
The fusion of traditional and Western dance styles captivated the audience. The dance was performed in a group and the time limit was 2-4 mins. The event was judged by Asst. Professors Ms. Ankita Naik, Ms. Edrea Picardo, and Ms. Snigdha Naik. The outstanding performers in Fusion Dance were:
1st place: Team Divine Dancers – Bhoviya Dharennavar – SY B.Com (A), Kajal Kadam – SY B.Com(B), Vishakha Kumari – SY B.Com (C), Tejal Redkar – SY B. Com (C)
2nd place: Team Diva Drift – Nitya Bhat SY BBA(FS) A, Pavitra Gadkar BBA(FS) B, Shweta BBA(FS) B
3rd place: Cool Movers – Vishaka G Gavakar – FY B.Com B, Nilakshi Chari – FY B.Com C, Prachita Arondekar – FY B. Com E
Off-Stage Event: Treasure Hunt
Students embarked on a thrilling adventure to discover hidden treasures across the campus. Where they had to go through five elimination rounds which were tasks and games. The victorious treasure hunters were:
1st place: Sathvik Satardekar, Mayank Jalora and Yash Kaskar
Off-Stage Event: Tug of War
Teams displayed strength and teamwork in the intense tug-of-war competition, where the Teams were divided into groups of 8 (6 boys and 2 girls) and it was a best of three pulls. Amidst cheering from the crowd, the champions were:
1st place winners: Yashraj Fal Dessai, Siya Gauns Dessai, Yaman Redkar, Nunzio Barreto, Kedar Sattarker, Ashish Adawade, Jwella Gonsalves, Saharsh Metri
Day 3 – Masquerade Ball (December 23)
Off-Stage Event: Standup Comedy
Laughter echoed through the hall as students showcased their comedic talents. The Stand-up Comedy Act was held on 23rd December 2023, in the Smart Classroom. The allotted time slot was 5 minutes to entertain the audience. The Judges for the competition were Assistant Professors, Ms. Saruka Kalgutkar and Mr. Ainsley Bernard.
After their performances, the top three participants were selected based on their creativity, delivery, and audience response. The deserving winners in Stand-up Comedy were –
1st place: Frazer Menezes (M. Com)
2nd place: Siddhivinayak Hadpad (BCA)
3rd place: Mujimil Shaikh (BCA)
On-Stage Event: Mr and Miss Damodar
TY B. Com and M. Com Part II students vied for the titles of Mr and Miss Damodar. The event consisted of three rounds. Round 1 was the Ramp walk and introduction round where participants introduced themselves. Round 2 was the Talent Round where they had to showcase their talents and the final round was the question-and-answer round. The event was judged by Asst. Professors Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy and Ms. Sheryl Sanches.
Kushal Vidya was crowned Mr. Damodar and Nandhana M. R was crowned Miss Damodar.
The day also marked the unveiling of the logo and event dates of the Inter-collegiate event Anantara.
The event concluded with a DJ and students dancing enthusiastically. The success of Damodar Utsav was attributed to the collective efforts of the Council members, comperes, student volunteers, and event heads, guided by the dedicated teacher in charges, Dr. Sheetal Arondekar, and Dr. Maithili Naik.
Damodar Utsav 2023 was a resounding success, bringing joy and camaraderie to the Damodar College community. The overall winners of the event were the B.Com group of students.
