- Youth to become self-reliant thanks to Ratnavali Mahotsav: Prof. Somnath Sachdeva
- Haryana Day Ratnavali State Festival Started at Welcome Haryana
(Kurukshetra News) Kurukshetra. Ratnavali Mahotsav of Kurukshetra University is playing an important role in preserving Haryanvi culture and connecting youth with businesses. In Mahakumbh, where the young generation is getting acquainted with their heritage and culture, the youth are realizing the dream of a self-reliant India by exhibiting their own products at the craft fair.
This idea was expressed by Director National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Prof. BV Ramanna Reddy expressed this as chief guest at the inauguration of 37th state level Ratnavali Mahotsav organized on the occasion of Haryana Day at Kurukshetra University Auditorium on Friday. Upon reaching Kurukshetra University, Prof. Biwi Ramanna Reddy, special guest of KDB Honorary Secretary Upendra Singhal and Vice Chancellor to the President Prem Dehati, Prof. Somnath Sachdeva and Registrar Prof. Sanjeev Sharma and other officials They welcomed and congratulated him with drums and Haryanvi folk tunes. After this, all the guests and officials formally inaugurated the festival by lighting the lamp of the statue of Goddess Saraswati.
Pro. BV Ramanna Reddy said that while this festival aims to enrich the Haryanvi culture, it also helps in maintaining dialogue among them and also inspires students to learn new things. While dance and music lead to the attainment of God, students also develop creative skills.
Welcoming all the guests, Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, Prof. Somnath Sachdeva said that Ratnavali Mahotsav started in 1985 with 8 genres and 300 artists and now this journey with 34 genres and more than 3000 young artists is enriching the culture of Haryanvi in the country and abroad and is also giving a new identity. Kurukshetra University is trying to save the Haryanvi culture, as a result of which work is being done to revive the old genres along with the beginning of other genres including Haryanvi pop songs and orchestra. Kurukshetra University is the only university in the country which was the first to implement the National Education Policy. In the field of sports, Kurukshetra University ranks third in the country and in the field of culture, it ranks first among government universities.
He said Ratnavali Mahotsav has brought many great artists to the country. Great ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, famous artist Yashpal Sharma, Meghna Malik and other great artists have emerged from this platform. Hiti, student of Panipat, Welcome Haryana and students of SD College, Panipat gave a captivating performance of traditional Lur folk dance of Haryana, which was highly appreciated by the audience.
Special Guest President Awardee Prem Dehati, Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, Prof. Expressing his gratitude to Somnath Sachdeva, he said that he can never forget the respect he has given to an artist like him in this festival. The university is doing an excellent job in promoting and preserving Haryanvi culture.
Director, Department of Cultural and Youth Programs, Kurukshetra University, Prof. Vivek Chawla presented the scheme of Ratnavali Mahotsav and told how Ratnavali Mahotsav will function for four days.
President of Kurukshetra University Cultural Council, Dr. Jagdish Gupta, while expressing his gratitude to all the guests, said that Ratnavali Mahotsav needs no introduction. This is a platform where young people have the opportunity to advance.
On this occasion, Ms. Kavitha Reddy, Dr. Mamta Sachdeva, Registrar Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, Honorary Secretary KDB Upendra Singhal, Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Dean Student Welfare Prof. AR Chaudhary, President Cultural Council, Dr. Jagdish Gupta, Director Prof. Vivek Chawla, Prof. Ramesh Bhardwaj, Prof. Sunil Dhingra, Prof. Anil Vohra, Director Public Relations Prof. Mahasingh Poonia, Prof. Anil Gupta, Prof. Rita Dalal, Prof. Kusum Lata, Prof. Jasbir Dhanda, Prof. Ameesha Singh, Deputy Director of Public Relations Department, Dr. Jimmy Sharma, Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Dr. Harvinder Rana, Dr. Gyan Chahal, Dharmendra Dangi and teachers, students and artists were present. .
Come, let’s take you, I’ll take you.
Director of National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Prof. of Ratnavali Mahotsav. Biwi Ramanna Reddy worked to fill the enthusiasm among the youth by singing the famous song Aa Chal Ke Tujhe, Main Le Ke Chalun Ek Aise Gagan Tale, Jahan Gham Bhi Na Ho, Aansoo Bhi Na Ho, Bas Pyaar Hi Pyar Pale, Ek Aise Gagan El story did it. He said this festival is about playing songs. That’s why he also wanted to hum a song. Sing this song often.
Four days of moonlight…do what you want
Special Guest Chairman Prem Dehati won applause from the audience by singing the famous folk song Chaar Din Ki Chamak Chandni, Kar Le Jo Karna, Chaar Din Ki Chamak Chandni, Kar Le Jo Karna, Pher Budapa Hoye Hoye, Pher Budapa Bairi Aavego. He said that it feels very good to present from this platform. This is a stage that has been prepared by great artists and the young artists sitting in front will definitely also leave a special mark on life.
They assure us and swear not to burn stubble.
At the Ratnawali Mahotsav 2024, courtesy of Heritage Haryana Museum, a painting of the prosperous farming family of Haryana was presented, through which the important and modern message of Save Beti, Educate Beti, Celebrate Chhathi was conveyed in the birth of a daughter and We assure Not burning stubble is important and modern. He did the job of getting the message across. On this, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Arya of Dharohar sweetened the guests with kheer, bakli, jaggery and sugar.
