Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SHS)
Mangalore, Sep 1: Onam is round the corner and celebrations in some of the city colleges, which have considerable number of students from the neighbouring Kerala, are already afoot.
Ahead of the Onam festivities, Srinivas College of Hotel Management hosted a floral rangoli competition in the college premises here on Monday September 1, which witnessed rousing response in terms of participation.
The college was soaked in festive mood with students from 25-30 colleges actively taking part in the competition. As many as 40 teams, each comprising 5 members, showcased their creativity with vibrant floral designs.
The competition was organized ahead of Onam festival that will be celebrated in the college on September 4. The results will be declared on the day of the celebration.
In another event, Laxmi Memorial College of Hotel Management created 40x18 ft giant floral rangoli, the first of its kind in the city. The college official said that hundreds of students contributed to make the dream rangoli possible.