Celebration of Nandastmi

Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal celebrated Nandashtami by paying obeisance to Goddesses Nanda and Sunanda seeking their blessings for the entire Graphic Era family. The celebration began with students and faculty members, dressed in traditional attire, taking a kalash yatra around the campus with the Campus Director and Prof. Purushottam Pantola joining them en route to the cultural programme venue.

Students presented a group song in Kumauni and a skit that showed a family celebrating Nandashtami and explaining the festival’s significance. They also presented traditional group dances depicting the festivities on the occasion. The celebration also included Maa Nanda Dola and aarti in which students, faculty members, and staff members took part. Centre for Kumauni Culture and Heritage In-charge Dr. Kavita A Joshi proposed a vote of thanks. Students Rahul, Mohit, and Yukta coordinated the performances.