MAHANPUR, Nov 6: Government Degree College (GDC) Mahanpur celebrated the festival of Diwali with great enthusiasm and festive spirit on 6th November 2026 at the college campus.
The celebration aimed to promote India’s rich cultural heritage, traditional values and the spirit of togetherness among students and staff members
The programme was organised by Dr. Sapna Devi, Head of the Department of Hindi, under the guidance of the worthy Principal, Dr. Sangeeta Sudan.
As part of the celebrations, students participated enthusiastically in making beautiful and colourful Rangoli designs, showcasing their creativity and artistic talents. The campus was adorned with vibrant Rangoli patterns, reflecting the joy, prosperity and brightness associated with the festival of lights.
The Worthy Principal, Dr. Sangeeta Sudan, appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students and staff members and encouraged everyone to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural traditions.
The Rangoli-making activity witnessed active participation from students Maanvi, Vishal, Akriti, Kavita, Neha, Mamta and Preetika. Faculty members Prof. Meenakshi, Prof. Namita, Prof. Sonia Rajput and Dr. Sapna Devi also enthusiastically participated in making Rangoli designs, adding to the festive spirit of the occasion.
The faculty members who attended the programme included Dr. Mohinder Nath Sharma, Prof. Binti Sharma, Prof. Gursheen Kour, Prof. Shivani, Prof. Hilal, Prof. Sonika, Prof. Nirmal Singh and Prof. Amisha. The non-teaching staff members also attended the programme and joined in the festive celebrations.
The celebration concluded on a joyful note, with active participation from teaching staff, non-teaching staff and students. On the occasion of Diwali, the Principal, Dr. Sangeeta Sudan, presented gifts to the non-teaching staff members as a token of appreciation and goodwill, spreading the message of happiness, gratitude and togetherness.