College : K.L. Mehta Dayanand College For Women, Faridabad
Date : 06/08/2024
Event : Teej Utsav
The Department of Home Science celebrated Teej Utsav with great enthusiasm and joy on 6th August 2024.The program commenced with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony. Ms.Kavita and Ms. Anjana accompanied by the students, graced the auspicious moment with the recital of Saraswati Vandana, invoking the blessings of the Goddess of Knowledge. Principal ma’am Dr. Manju Dua warmly welcomed the Chief Guest, Shubh Mehta Ma’am (Director Self-Finance) with a sapling .Ms. Archna Dua (HOD), Home science welcomed the Principal ma’am with a sapling.
First and foremost, Ms.Archna Dua explained the significance of Teej Utsav to the students. She highlighted its importance in Indian culture and emphasizing the celebration of monsoon.Her insightful words helped everyone understand and appreciate the cultural heritage behind the festivities.
Two intra college competitions were also held during the event. One was bangle decoration competition and another one was Indian sweets recipes competition. These competitions added an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Participants showcased their creativity by decorating bangles with various materials, creating unique and beautiful designs and also demonstrated their culinary skills by preparing delicious traditional sweets highlighting the rich culinary heritage associated with Teej Utsav.
The judges for bangle decoration competition were Dr. Madhurima Dubey and Dr. Babita Singh whereas the judges for Indian sweets recipe competition were Dr. Neha Jain, Dr. Shveta Arya and Ms. Benu Mehta.
The main attraction of the event was the beautifully decorated swings cum selfie point symbolizing the arrival of the monsoon season. Alongside, a mehndi corner was set up where skilled students adorned hands with intricate henna designs, adding to the traditional charm of the celebration.Additionally, a fashion show was organised by the Fashion designing students under the guidance of Ms. Priyanka Adhana and Saundarya beauty training students under the guidance of Ms. Bhawna Sharma, featured exquisite traditional outfits, blending modern styles with cultural aesthetics.The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) students presented an impressive display, highlighting creative and educational activities for young children under the guidance of Ms. Pooja Gaba. This exhibition was both informative and also entertaining .The food court in the canteen area was a popular spot, allowing students & faculty to enjoy a range of culinary delights while socializing and soaking in the festive atmosphere.
Principal Ma’am addressed the gathering, expressing her pride in the Home Science Department for organizing such a vibrant and culturally rich event. In addition to that two dedicated administrative staff members Ms. Heena and Mr. Rahul were honoured as the Best Performers of the session 2023-24.The stage anchoring for the event was skillfully done by Ms. Priyanka Pawar. Dr. Sangeeta Kulshrestha delivered the vote of thanks at the conclusion of the Teej Utsav celebration. She expressed gratitude to all the participants, organizers,faculty members and students for their contributions and support, making the event a grand success. Her words of appreciation wrapped up the festivities on a high note.The event was well-coordinated by the dedicated faculty members of the Home Science department (Ms. Benu Mehta, Ms. Jyoti yadav and Ms. Sujata) , organizing team, technical team and student volunteers, ensuring that all activities ran smoothly and effectively.
