NSS Hindu College hosted its annual Diwali Mela, Suruchi on 24 October, 2024, which was an event filled with engaging activities, music and vibrant stalls.
With Diwali festivities right around the corner, National Service Scheme, Hindu College held its much awaited Diwali Mela, ‘Suruchi’ on 24 October 2024. With a footfall of over 10,000, this annual flagship event of NSS, Hindu College is renowned for its significance and reach within the Delhi University circuit. Vibrant music and decor, a bevy of fun games and, handmade goods and food stalls lined the fest. Enactus groups of various colleges, NGOs and local artisans set up stalls of bags, paintings, jewellery and stationery to raise funds. Embarking on its ethos of social service and welfare, NSS Hindu College aimed to raise funds for marginalised groups that are beneficiaries of its various community engagement programmes.
Khushi, a student who put up stall selling her paintings shared,
Suruchi was my first experience at selling paintings and artwork I have created. I had made paintings on small canvases and sold them at around 80 rupees so students could afford them easily. With people praising my work and creativity, I feel motivated to set up stalls in upcoming fests in colleges.”
Attendees thronged the various face painting, hand painted pottery and jewellery making stalls to get personalised goods. Ragini, an attendee at Suruchi said,
Having heard so much about Suruchi from my seniors, I am so happy to be here today. I participated in the pottery making activity and made a small cup to take home.”
After grooving to the music played by the DJ, students made their way to stalls selling drinks and food items from different states, especially hilly areas like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh (Devbhoomi). Embracing their rich cultural heritage, some students were seen wearing traditional nath and costumes of their home states. Suruchi was a true celebration of the myriad cultures and identities of India, making this year’s Diwali Mela a memorable and cherished occasion for everyone.
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