The Staff Recreation Club of the College celebrated the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm and devotion on 19th September 2024 between 12.30pm-1.30pm in Hall 1. The event was organized to bring all staff members together in celebrating this significant festival in traditional grandeur. The venue was beautifully decorated with Ganesh Chaturthi theme. Ms. Supriya Kankonkar, Asst. Prof. in Konkani was compere for the day. The celebration began with Ganesh Aarti performed by the students, setting a spiritual and devotional tone for the day. The beautifully coordinated aarti showcased the talent and dedication of the students, filling the atmosphere with piety and joy. Following the aarti, the program continued with some exciting spot prizes. The spot prize activities added a fun and interactive element to the event, bringing out smiles and excitement from all members.
To add a creative touch to the event, the club organized sweets making competition for all staff. The competition saw participants showcasing their culinary skills, making traditional sweets which were closely associated with Lord Ganesha. The competition not only added a sense of fun but also allowed the staff to exhibit their creativity and culinary talents. The winners of the competition were non-teaching staff members Ms. Nikhita Mayekar and Ms. Divyanka Kanekar securing 1st place; and Asst. Prof. Snehal Alve securing second place. The highlight of the celebration was the traditional food including the festive favorites, which allowed everyone to savor the flavors of Ganesh Chaturthi. All teaching and non-teaching staff of the institution joyously participated in the celebration with festive attire and thoroughly enjoyed the event. The event concluded at 1.30 p.m with much appreciation and praise for the organizers. The event was meticulously planned and executed by Ms. Lizette D’Costa and Ms. Pooja Shanbhag, members of Recreation Club.
