Diwali Carnival Celebrated with Grandeur at Rayat Bahra Professional University; Campus Alive with Cultural Vibrancy and Festivities

Hoshiarpur, November 7, 2026: Rayat Bahra Professional University (RBPU), Hoshiarpur, celebrated the festival of lights with a vibrant Diwali Carnival on campus on . The celebration brought together students, faculty, and staff in an array of artistic competitions, musical performances, creative exhibitions, and festive stalls.
Addressing the grand gathering, Chancellor Gurvinder Singh Bahra extended warm festive greetings to the entire university fraternity. Emphasizing the timeless essence of Diwali, he highlighted its enduring message of hope, righteousness, and the triumph of light over darkness. He urged the youth to imbibe and carry forward the virtues of compassion, unity, and mutual respect in their daily pursuits.
Vice Chancellor Dr. Chander Mohan also addressed the attendees and conveyed heartfelt Diwali wishes. Commending the students for their high spirits and artistic ingenuity, Dr. Mohan underscored that campus cultural events play an indispensable role in fostering camaraderie, holistic personality development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The carnival itinerary featured an array of competitions including Rangoli making, Mehendi designing, singing, and solo/group dance, alongside an energetic Bollywood Modelling Show. Interactive stalls showcasing handcrafted art, skill games, and culinary delights added to the festive spirit. A major highlight of the day was an uplifting spiritual session featuring devotional singing and bhajan jamming, led by Satish Silhi Uppal, Founding Member of Solis Wellness (Sonalika Group of Industries), alongside Dharamvir Tiwari of Solis Wellness.
A moment of institutional pride came with the special felicitation of an RBPU student, Kranti, who was honored on stage for clinching a Gold Medal in Yoga at the National Championship.
Competition Results:
•    Rangoli: 1st: Arzoo Malik, Vishali, Balpreet Kaur & Mehima Saini; 2nd: Alisha; 3rd: Minakshi, Niksha & Loveleen Kaur.
•    Singing: 1st: Sanjana Sarora; 2nd: Bhupinder; 3rd: Milan Singh.
•    Dance: 1st: Hashmeet Harman; 2nd: Rajvir Kaur & Namrata Dadwal; 3rd (Tie): Shivani Gurung, Sukriti & Aashna.
•    Mehendi: 1st: Manpreet Kaur; 2nd: Lovepreet; 3rd: Simran.
•    Food Stalls: 1st: Little Bites Bakery (Pranvi, Manpreet & Divyanshi); 2nd: Chatpata Club (Abhinash, Manish Kumar, Manpreet Kaur & Vineet Hans); 3rd: Sandwich Stall (Sukhwinder Singh, Sandeep Kaur, Pritika, Priya & Varinderpreet).
The formal proceedings drew to a close with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Maninder Pal Singh, Cultural Convenor, who expressed gratitude to the university leadership, distinguished guests, faculty, and student organizers for mounting a memorable celebration. The festivities culminated in an open DJ and musical celebration, filling the campus with celebratory joy.