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Dharamshala
The Government College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala, celebrated Sanskrit Day with great enthusiasm and reverence on August 14, 2025. The event was graced by Principal Prof. Aarti Verma as the chief guest.
The celebration featured a vibrant blend of cultural and academic activities, including Saraswati Vandana, welcome songs, Sanskrit bhajans, and a traditional Sanskrit Nati performance. Competitions such as shloka recitation, subhashita writing, letter reading, and a Sanskrit literature quiz were also organized, with enthusiastic participation from trainee teachers.
Competition Results
Shloka Recitation
- 1st Prize: Himani Raman Sharma (Kashi House)
- 2nd Prize: Smriti Sharma (Kashi House)
- 3rd Prize: Muskan (Vikramshila House)
- Consolation: Gurdeep Singh (Takshashila House)
Letter Reading
- 1st Prize: Rajeshwari (Kashi House)
- 2nd Prize: Shivam Sharma (Nalanda House)
- 3rd Prize: Pawan (Takshashila House)
Subhashita Writing
- 1st Prize: Shailee Kapoor (Vikramshila House)
- 2nd Prize: Srishti Verma (Nalanda House)
- 3rd Prize: Megha Kumari (Takshashila House)
🔸 Sanskrit Literature Quiz
- 1st Prize: Vikramshila House
- 2nd Prize: Nalanda House
- 3rd Prize: Kashi House
Encouragement for Sanskrit Promotion
In her concluding remarks, Prof. Aarti Verma congratulated all participants and encouraged them to remain actively involved in such initiatives. She emphasized that cultural and academic events like these play a vital role in the promotion and preservation of Sanskrit, fostering a positive environment and sparking curiosity about the profound wisdom of Sanskrit literature.
The panel of judges included Dr. Atul Acharya, Dr. Raj Bhagti, and Dr. Priyanka, who commended the quality and spirit of the presentations.
Dr. Manoj Kumar extended heartfelt thanks to the chief guest, faculty members, and trainee teachers for their enthusiastic support, which contributed to the successful organisation of the event.
