Media Release 

Mangaluru, Oct 31: Deepavali in Sanskrit means row of lights which symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, worthy over wicked, and wisdom over ignorance.

Deepavali was celebrated by the Post Graduate Department of Commerce, St Agnes College (Autonomous) on October 29 with Diwali lanterns, diyas and rangoli designs. The first year M Com students hosted the programme with sweets and entertaining and exciting games.

The programme started with the invoking of God’s blessing by Fredvin and group. Samriddhi elaborated the importance of Deepavali to the gathering. Summiyya escorted the faculty, vice president and secretary to light the lamps.

To make the programme more engaging and interesting, fun filled games and quiz was conducted by Merin and group. A fantastic dance was performed by Niriksha and team. Shreya, M Com, first year student compered the whole programme and Fathima Nashifa proposed a vote of thanks.

Dr Dolan Champa Banerjee, HoD, PG commerce, while delivering her speech highlighted that Deepavali signifies gathering with the family and close friends, sumptuous food, fun and frolic, lighting firecrackers and exchanging gifts. She also thanked the students for decorating the class beautifully with diyas, Diwali lanterns and rangolis and also creating a festive disposition among faculty and students.