In a series of 2-year long commemorative events dedicated to the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the Sanskrit Department of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, organised a Shloka Writing Competition. The competition aimed to pay tribute to the great visionary Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji and to develop among students a sense of appreciation and understanding for our rich linguistic and Vedic tradition. The participants were required to write any two Sanskrit Shlokas and their meaning. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation.
Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava lauded the endeavours of the Sanskrit Department to keep the students rooted to our Vedic values. She motivated the students to learn from the teachings and philosophy of Swami Dayanand Saraswati ji and work towards making the entire world noble based on the principle of ‘Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam’.
The result of the competition is:
First : Geeta and Harshita (BA 2)
Second : Ruby (BA 2)
Third : Garima Joshi (BA 2)