Basant Panchmi Celebrated at Aryans Group

5 Dariya News

S.A.S. Nagar ( Mohali ) 12-Feb-2016

Basant Panchmi was celebrated at Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh today at the college campus. The festival was celebrated with full vivacity and festivity to mark the end of the winters. The members of the institute decorated the campus with yellow rangoli. Staff and Students wore yellow cloth and Yellow rice a dish specific to the occasion was also distributed among all present. The students showcased the vibrant tradition of Punjab depicting the spirit of inner freedom, creative pride and zest for life. The function was presided over by Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group.

 It is to be mentioned here that 5th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magh is the day of Basant Panchmi. This Panchmi is also known as Saraswati Day as it is believed that this day is Saraswati's birthday. Yellow color is given special importance on this day. Sweetmeats of yellowish hues are exchanged with relatives and friends.Dr. Parveen Kataria, Director General; Dr. Manjula Kataria, Principal; Prof. B.S Sidhu, Registrar; Dr. A.L.Gabba, Director; Mr. Tarsaim Kumar, Dean Academics etc also attended the function.