DAVIET Celebrates 200 Years of Birth of Swami Dayananda Saraswati Marked by Havana Yajna and Various Competitions

Jalandhar, February 17, 2023: The 200th Birth Anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion at the DAVIET Campus. The event was marked by a Havana Yajna, seeking blessings of the almighty, and various competitions such as declamation, role play, and poster making on the Life and Teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. 

The celebration began with the Havana Yajna, which was performed to seek the almighty's blessings for everyone's well-being. The Havana Yajna organized during the celebration of the 200th Birth Anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati at DAVIET was a significant event that added a traditional and spiritual touch to the festivities. The ceremony was performed by an experienced priest and attended by students, faculty members, staff, and guests. 

The Havana Yajna was followed by the formal function in which Dr. Kanchan L Singh, Head of the Department of Applied Sciences, welcomed everyone and highlighted the need to instill the values of discipline, hard work, and commitment in the youth and to empower them to become responsible citizens who can contribute to the development of society.

A documentary highlighting the life of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, highlighting his teachings and philosophy, was shown. A presentation of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was given by Vipan of EE 2nd year. The declamation competition on " Significance of Vedic Knowledge in Modern Era." "Swami Dayanand Saraswati: An Inspiration to the Youth," "Arya Samaj and DAV Movement: Re-establishment of Educational and Social Dimensions" provided a platform for participants to showcase their knowledge and understanding of the importance of Vedic knowledge in today's world. The roleplay competition depicted the life and teachings of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, while the poster-making competition was an opportunity for participants to express their creativity and artistic skills.

Dr. Sanjeev Naval, the Offtg. Principal of DAVIET addressed the gathering and spoke about the relevance of Swami Dayananda Saraswati's teachings in today's world. Dr. Naval emphasized the need to follow the path of righteousness and lead a life based on truth, honesty, and morality. He stressed that Swami Dayananda's teachings provide a framework for living a meaningful and purposeful life and can help us overcome the challenges and obstacles we face daily. He further added that Swami Dayananda was a great scholar, thinker, and social reformer who worked tirelessly to promote education, social equality, and religious harmony. His philosophy was based on rationalism, universalism, and humanism, and he believed in the power of knowledge and education to transform society. He urged everyone to follow the path laid out by Swami Jee. 
All the students, faculty, staff members, and guests took an oath to follow the life and principles of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and stand for what is right to create a better society. 

Dr Ashok Kumar delivered the Vote of Thanks and showed appreciation towards the principal and other HODs for taking time out of their schedule and gracing the occasion with their benign presence. 

The winners of different competitions were awarded during the prize distribution. In Roleplay, the first prize was won by Jyoti Singh, the second prize by Karpur, and the third by Shrey and Aditi. In declamation, the first prize was won by Ruchika Dhuria and Jagriti Prashar, while Shweta and Uday Prashar bagged the second prize. Vanshika and Wasim Ansari won the third prize. In poster making, the first position was bagged by Prabhjot, while Akash bagged the second. The third position was bagged jointly by Priyanka and Sian. 

The celebration ended on a high note with the message that Swami Dayananda Saraswati inspires the youth, and his teachings are still relevant today. The Arya Samaj and DAV Movement were also highlighted for their role in re-establishing our society's educational and social dimensions. The event was a great success and provided a platform for participants to learn and showcase their skills and knowledge.