The Bengali Department of Sona Devi University, Ghatshila, celebrated the “Basant Utsav.” The theme of the event was “Chiropraren Basant Utsav.” The program began with the lighting of the lamp and the Mangalacharan (auspicious prayer). The Chancellor of the University, Mr. Prabhakar Singh, Registrar Dr. Gulab Singh Azad, Assistant Registrar Mrs. Archana Singh, as well as the heads of various departments, professors, and students were present.
During the event, students performed various dances and songs. On this occasion, the students also presented a play on women’s empowerment. Dr. Dola Roy, the head of the Bengali Department, sang a beautiful song. Dr. Sangeeta Choudhury, the head of the Music Department, sang the Basant song “Phagun Me Kyon Barsha.” Mrs. Suman Kumari from the Agriculture Department sang a song about Radha’s Holi. Mrs. Anusua Roy, the head of the English Department, performed a solo dance.
Assistant Professor Ms. Nikita from the Sanskrit Department and Dr. Kanchan Sinha, the head of the History Department, together presented some verses from Goswami Tulsidas’ Ramayana, describing the fourfold army of Kamdev, in the form of a song. Both of them also performed a Sanskrit song on Madhumas (spring season). Dr. Piyasa Choudhury and Mrs. Soma Patra from the Bengali Department presented a dance celebrating the arrival of Basant.
Dr. Saikat Chakraborty from the Sanskrit Department spoke about the history of Holika Dahan, Dhol Yatra, and the Basant Utsav. He mentioned that this festival was first started by the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore at Shantiniketan in Bolpur. Krishnaendu Dutta from the Mathematics Department enchanted everyone with a Bengali song.
University’s female staff also performed a Santhal dance. Addressing the gathering, the Chancellor congratulated the Bengali Department for the successful organization of the event and encouraged everyone to move forward together in life. He shared inspiring stories from the life of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He urged the students to think not only about personal development but also about the nation’s progress. He encouraged them to be patient, focused, and curious.
He emphasized the importance of respecting teachers and learning as much as possible from them. Citing the example of Rani Laxmibai, he stressed the importance of women’s empowerment. The Registrar also expressed heartfelt gratitude and congratulated the Bengali Department with best wishes.
The event was organized by Dr. Dola Roy, Dr. Piyasa Choudhury, and Assistant Registrar Mrs. Archana Singh.
