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Manthana 2K26, an in-house competition, was organized on 3rd March 2026 as part of Varnothsava 2K26 at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology (SMVITM). The event aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their talents while encouraging creativity, confidence, and teamwork.<\/p>\n
The program began with a formal inauguration ceremony, marked by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, symbolizing knowledge and new beginnings. The lamp was lit by the following dignitaries:<\/p>\n
Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, Principal, SMVITM<\/p>\n
Mrs. Roshani Rodrigues, Principal, Niramaya College of Nursing<\/p>\n
Mr. Shivashankar Pai B, Principal, Niramaya College of Allied Health Science<\/p>\n
Dr. Sudarshan Rao, Dean \u2013 Academics, SMVITM<\/p>\n
Dr. Sachin S. Bhat, Dean \u2013 Research, SMVITM<\/p>\n
Dr. Deepika B V, Student Welfare Officer<\/p>\n
Mrs. Savitha Shenoy, Extracurricular Coordinator<\/p>\n
Ms. Megha Rani, Women Empowerment Cell Coordinator<\/p>\n
Following the inauguration, a variety of cultural and creative competitions were conducted as part of the event:<\/p>\n
Vichaara Vani \u2013 Speech Competition on the topic \u201cCurrent Problems of India and their Solutions \u2013 Your Opinion\u201d<\/p>\n
Raag Rang \u2013 Group Singing<\/p>\n
Filmy Flashback \u2013 Group Dance with a Retro Theme<\/p>\n
Roopa Sanchar \u2013 Ethnic Walk showcasing the cultural diversity of India<\/p>\n
Beyond the Brush \u2013 Paint Without Brush<\/p>\n
Students enthusiastically participated in all the competitions, demonstrating creativity, artistic expression, and teamwork. The event created a lively and engaging atmosphere on campus, encouraging students to explore their cultural and artistic talents beyond academics.<\/p>\n
Manthana 2K26 successfully added color and excitement to Varnothsava 2K26, making it a memorable celebration of student talent and cultural diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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