A REPORT ON DEEPOSTAV 2022

Deepavali is a festival of lights & symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Deepavali is the day Lord Rama, his wife Sita Devi and brother Lakshmana return to their homeland after 14 years in exile. The villagers lit a path for Rama, who had defeated the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya lined the streets and their homes with oil wicks in clay lamps to welcome them. People also celebrate the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali. As the goddess of prosperity, wealth and fertility, the romantic Diwali story says that she chose Lord Vishnu, one of Hinduism’s most important deities, to be her husband on the night of Deepavali.

On October 21, 2022, New Horizon College of Engineering observed Deepostav. The college’s campus was illuminated. The stage was set for the performers, along with food and game stands so that the students could have a fine experience. The programme began at 4.30 p.m. with a welcome from student emcees to all the dignitaries, followed by the lighting of diyas. The students performed a lovely invocation dance to open off the cultural programme, which then featured dance, music, a fashion show, and drama. Students from the theatre and dance clubs performed plays and dances to tell the tale of Narakachaturdasi. The Art Club were not to be left behind as they put on a fiery display of their artistic prowess with beautiful art work engendered on the 7 Kandas of Ramayana which contain illustrations based on Ramayana stories; Bala Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Aranya Kanda, Kishkindha Kanda, Sundara Kanda, Yuddha Kanda, Uttara Kanda.

On the campus, fireworks were set off and streaks of vibrant colours rent the night sky in jubilation. Dandiya Night was also celebrated in the campus, demonstrating the exuberant mood at its zenith. The students gathered during the lively night to groove to dandiya beats while beaming and laughing.

The Deepavali Celebration ended with a special performance by Desi Hustlers who made our students enjoy the evening. Students enjoyed a gastronomical evening with the food stalls. Wide varieties of food items and various fun game stalls were  set up by the college. For the New Horizonites, the day will always be a day left to be cherished and etched as a night of fun.

Glimpses of the event