Sagar Watch News/Dr Harisingh Gour University marked Gaur Jayanti with a vibrant Cultural Evening at the Gour Samadhi premises, turning the campus into a festive hub of music, dance and celebration.
The star attraction of the night was the soulful performance by Indian Idol artists Sharad Sharma and Vaishali Raikwar, whose melodious renditions captivated the large crowd of students, youth and city dignitaries.
The Chief Guest and Chancellor Kanhaiya Lal Bairwal praised Dr Harisingh Gour’s unmatched dedication, saying, “We enjoy this grand celebration today because Dr Gour built this institution through sacrifice, devotion and commitment. We must carry this glorious legacy forward with sincerity.”
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Y.S. Thakur urged the audience to enjoy the cultural evening wholeheartedly and applauded the success of all Gour Utsav programmes. He warmly welcomed the Indian Idol finalists from Mumbai, whose performances received enthusiastic applause throughout the evening.
The event began with the university’s music band performing ‘Vande Mataram’, instantly lifting the spirit of the gathering. Students presented a graceful Badhai Dance, followed by a lively Gujarati dance that brought the audience to their feet. Various stalls set up across the premises attracted visitors eager to explore local products and displays.
The evening concluded with thunderous applause as spectators lauded the outstanding student performances. The programme was anchored by Saloni Sharma, and saw the presence of Chief Coordinator Prof. Ashish Verma, Coordinator Prof. Umesh Patil, Cultural Coordinator Dr. Rakesh Soni, along with a large number of faculty members, officials and students.
Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman,
Sagar. Marking 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution on 26 November 1949, Dr Harisingh Gour University began celebrations of the Constitution Adoption Year and Gaur Jayanti as a “Heerak Jayanti” event from 24 to 26 November 2025. As part of the nationwide campaign “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhiman,” the Department of Fine Arts and Performing Arts organised a two-day poster and slogan competition on 20–21 November.
Nodal Officer for the Constitution Adoption Year, Prof. Anupam Sharma, highlighted the importance of freedom of expression granted by the Constitution and appreciated the creative articulation of all participants. Event convenor and committee member Dr Suprabha Das emphasised the spirit of the Constitution and urged students to remain committed to their fundamental duties. The programme was effectively conducted by Akash Malviya.
Committee members Dr Diwakar Jha and Dr Akhilesh Kumar Singh attended as guests, while the Head of Department, Dr Balwant Singh Bhadoriya, Amitesh Kumar Pandey, and Dr Neeraj Upadhyay also marked their presence.
In the poster competition, Paras Ahirwal secured first place, followed by Jatin Jatav and Piyush Tiwari. In the slogan competition, Jayshree Namdev won first prize, while Palak Mishra and Deepika Das stood second and third, respectively. Participants were awarded certificates and prizes during the two-day event.
