Visitors relish the lip smacking flavors in ‘Rang-Vyanjan’; folk tunes and the beats of drums, transformed the MDU Campus into mini-Haryana

Rohtak, February 16, 2026: The Tagore Auditorium campus of MDU was completely festive on Monday, filled with the aroma of Haryana's rich folk culture, traditional costumes, and local cuisine. Organized as part of the ‘Rang Mahotsav’, the folk festival ‘Rang-Tarang’ and the folk cuisine festival ‘Rang-Vyanjan’ brought the Haryanvi cultural heritage to life. Traditional decorations, along with folk tunes and the beats of drums, transformed the varsity into a mini-Haryana.

Inaugurating ‘Rang-Tarang’ and ‘Rang-Vyanjan’, former RCI President, Dr. Sharanjit Kaur, said that these festivals are a celebration of Haryana's cultural richness. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajbir Singh said that every society, state, and nation has its own unique cultural identity. Events like ‘Rang-Tarang’ and ‘Rang-Vyanjan’ develop students' creativity, leadership skills, and team spirit.

In the ‘Rang-Tarang’ program, the students mesmerized the audience with captivating performances of Haryanvi folk songs and traditional dances. The live performances, accompanied by the beats of folk instruments, brought the audience to applause.

The colorful culinary festival ‘Rang-Vyanjan’ left a special impression on the hearts and tongues of the visitors. Traditional dishes like Bajra Roti, Sarson Ka Saag, Kadhi Pakora, Maize and Gram Roti, Churma, Baadam Ragda, different Chutney, Suhali, Gulagula, Pooda, Raita, Buttermilk, and Kheer at the Haryana stall offered a lip smacking taste of the Indian cuisine.

At the stall by State Institute of Advanced Studies in Teacher Education, Jhajjar, the traditional Odisha cuisine attracted the visitors. Visitors thoroughly relished the starters: Dahi-Bara Aloo Dum and Gupchup. The exquisite flavors of Chakuli-Coconut Chutney, Pulihara, Ambula Rai, Malai Kobi Korma, Lau Paneer Kofta, and Malpua Rabidi had people licking their fingers. The unique flavors and traditional recipes of these dishes, prepared by students Ashwina, Suryasnata, Ayian, Pragya, Shambhavi, and Swarna, introduced people to the rich cuisine of Eastern India.

At the stall of the CMBT Department of MDU, students of Medical Biotechnology served a fusion of taste and health. The students prepared delicious and healthy drinks and dishes using ingredients available on the university campus. Visitors praised the Kachnar flower curry, Kadam fruit chutney, a refreshing drink made from Aparajita flowers, as well as the moong laddus that help with iron deficiency.

In the Rang Vyanjan category, the team from State Institute of Advanced Studies in Teacher Education, Jhajjar, won first place, the team from Government College, Dubaldhan, second, and the team from Vaishya Kanya Shikshan Mahavidyalaya, Bahadurgarh got the third place.

 

GVM Girls College, Sonipat, and the Hindi Department (MDU) received consolation prizes, while the Department of Political Science and CMBT received appreciation awards. The judges were Shambhu Nath Gautam, Principal of IHM, Tilyar and Dr. Pankaj Mishra, Head of Hotel Management Department, BPSMV.