SMVDU Katra, 18 Oct. 2018. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra celebrated Dussehra on campus where a huge number of faculty members & staff along with their family joined and enjoyed the festivities. All were filled with great joy and enthusiasm in the presence of Registrar, Dean of Students and Chairperson, Media Cell, namely Prof. V. K. Bhat, Dr. Yugal Khajuria and Dr. Amitabh V. Dwivedi respectively. The children were dressed up in their best, like Ram; Sita; Ravana; Laxman and Durga, and showcased their histrionics and dance performances during the occasion. The significance of Dussehra was also described with the help of poetry recitation, while highlighting the ten inauspicious qualities of Ravana. A quiz was also organised for the little kids which held everyone’s attention intact throughout the event. The luscious dinner at university guest house culminated the celebration. Dr. Sanjeev Jain, Vice, Vice-Chancellor, extended his warm greetings and good wishes to all.
