Jaipur: Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya celebrated Dandiya Utsav 2026 with great enthusiasm and festive spirit on Saturday. Nearly 2,000 students, dressed in colourful traditional attire, participated in the grand celebration, transforming the college campus into a vibrant venue filled with music, dance and cultural festivities.
College Principal Dr. Seema Agarwal, along with faculty members, joined the Dandiya celebrations and extended her best wishes to the students on the occasion of Navratri.
Internationally acclaimed singer Madhu Bhatt captivated the audience with her melodious live performance. Students enthusiastically performed Garba and Dandiya to the energetic beats of Gujarati folk and Bollywood songs, creating a lively festive atmosphere.
To prepare for the event, the college's Nrityam Dance Club organised a 10-day Dandiya workshop, during which student and dance choreographer Palak Wadhwa trained participants in traditional Dandiya dance.
The trained students delivered captivating performances on popular songs, including ‘Dholi Ra’, ‘Garbe Ki Raat’ and ‘Chogada Tara’, receiving enthusiastic appreciation from the audience.
Mahi Soni Crowned Dandiya Queen
Several students were honoured for their outstanding performances, traditional attire and festive presentation.
Mahi Soni was crowned ‘Dandiya Queen’, while Palak Agarwal received the ‘Best Dancer’ award. Sharanjeet Kaur won the ‘Best Attire’ award, Neha Sharma was recognised for ‘Best Hair-Do’, and Prachi Rathi received the ‘Best Jewellery’ award.
Among faculty members, Dr. Damayanti Sodha, Dr. Reema Srivastava, Dr. Harsha Sharma, Bhavya Puri and Shubhi Sharma were honoured in the Best Attire category.
Non-teaching staff members Neelu Kanwar, Basanti Kanwar, Kavita Sharma and Prakash Kanwar also received awards in the same category.
The winners were felicitated by College Principal Dr. Seema Agarwal, Vice-Principal Dr. Ranjula Jain, Dr. Manisha Mathur and Dr. Ranjana Agarwal.
The event sponsors, including Diet Victuals, RV Essentials, Radhe Govind Handicrafts, Imperial Sales Agencies and Bhagyodaya Prakashan, also presented prizes to the winners.
24 Stalls Add Colour to Festive Celebrations
Apart from the energetic dance performances, the festival featured 24 stalls showcasing handmade products, decorative items, food and other merchandise. Students and visitors enthusiastically explored the stalls, enjoying shopping and a variety of food offerings.
The event was hosted by students Kashish Gaur, Huda Ejaz and Shreya Mathur, who kept the audience engaged throughout the celebrations.
The grand Dandiya festival concluded on a joyful note, celebrating the spirit of Navratri, cultural traditions, creativity and togetherness among students and faculty members.