Pencil Sketch @ Darshan College
Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. It usually falls in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada.

Janmashtami holds great significance for devotees who follow the Bhakti (devotional) tradition, and it is celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion in various parts of India and by the global Hindu community. The festival is an occasion for spiritual reflection, cultural activities, and communal gatherings.

The Janmashtami celebration at our St. Anthony’s College aimed to bring together the students and staff to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna and to foster a sense of unity and cultural exchange within the institution. The event included Pencil Sketching competition to engage participants in the festivities.

The Pencil Sketching competition was successfully conducted on 26-08-2024 by Cultural Committee. The participants of the event are from 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year of all the Combinations. The total numbers of participants were 16. The theme of competition was “Lord Krishna”. The students showed more interest in the Pencil Sketching on topic. Time duration for the competition was 1 hour. The students were able to exhibit their excellence through the Pencil Sketching. The best three Pencil Sketchings were awarded with the certificate by the Jury members.