The Department of Sanskrit, L.D. Arts College, Ahmedabad organized the 18th Gita Jayanti Celebration on 30 January 2026. As part of the event, the Shrimati Jayaben Shivprasad Dave Vijaypadma Elocution Competition and the Gita Shloka Recitation Competition were conducted. A total of 65 students from six universities across Gujarat participated enthusiastically.
The inaugural session was attended by the Principal of L.D. Arts College, Dr. Mahipatsinhji Chavda and the chief guest, Shri Shishpalji, Chairman of the Gujarat State Yoga Board. Shri Shishpalji delivered an inspiring talk on “Yoga in Life and Healthy Living.” The competitions were judged by Dr. Rupa Patel and Dr. Rajvi Oza. The donor, Shrimati Meenakshiben Bhatt, who provided financial support for the programme, was also present. The rules of the competitions were explained by Dr. Raksha Trivedi.
On the occasion of Gandhi Nirvan Day, two minutes of silence were observed, followed by a group recitation of the fifteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. The winners were awarded mementos and cash prizes, while all participants received certificates. The winning college was honoured with the Vijaypadma Award. The vote of thanks was given by Dr. Bhautik Patel, and the event was successfully coordinated by Vismita Thummar.
