SDM Law College students celebrate a colourful Onam

September 3, 2011

Mangalore, September 3: It was indeed a day of joy for the students of city based Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, as they spent the whole day in Onam celebration.

The day started off with an intricately decorated Pookalam or floral arrangement, followed by a series of cultural programmes.

The enthusiastic spirit of the students bound them in a bond of unity while celebrating this harvest festival. A great show put up by the students built an atmosphere of utmost joy and happiness.

N K Balakrishnan, the Kerala High Court judge, who was special guest of the occasion, praised the effort and enthusiasm of Law students in conserving the rich tradition of the country.

Speaking about the significance of the festival, he said that it was one of the most important secular festivals of the country, and hence people from different communities and religion take part in it.

Lekshmi M Kumaran, DGM Corporate Communications MRPL, Anwar Manippady, the Chairman of Karnataka State Minorities Commission, Dr B K Ravindra, the Principal of the college, were the chief guests.

Dr P D Sebastian, the President of the Onam Organizing Committee; Sibi M P, Convener were present among others.

Various competitions for the students were also held on the occasion.

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