Kavya Sangam: A Confluence of Poetry was successfully organised on 28 January 2026 by the Departments of English, Hindi, and Gujarati at L. D. Arts College. The event was conceived as a multilingual literary programme aimed at celebrating poetry as a living and evolving form of expression. The programme was presided over by Dr. Mahipatsinh Chavda, Principal of L. D. Arts College.
The event was jointly coordinated by Dr. Jenny Rathod, Head, Department of English; Dr. B. A. Rohit, Head, Department of Gujarati; and Prof. S. Z. Chaudhari, Department of Hindi, reflecting a collaborative effort among the language departments to foster literary engagement and cultural dialogue on campus.
The programme was guided by a clear academic and cultural purpose: to reaffirm the relevance of poetry in an age characterised by digital excess and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. By foregrounding poetry as voice, presence, and reflective practice, Kavya Sangam emphasized the enduring value of human creativity, emotional depth, and linguistic sensitivity, underscoring the role of the humanities in cultivating thoughtful and empathetic individuals.
The Guest of Honour, Shri Pratapsinh Dabhi “Hakal”, a retired Forest Officer and an accomplished poet, graced the occasion with his presence. A poet of rich sensibility, he has published several collections of poetry in both Gujarati and Hindi. Deeply rooted in his soil, environment, and natural surroundings, his poetic vision reflects an intimate engagement with nature, memory, and lived experience, making his participation especially meaningful to the spirit of the event.
The central segment of the programme comprised poetry recitations by students and faculty members from the three departments. More than 100 students attended the event, out of which nearly 40 students actively participated as reciters. Participants presented a mix of self-composed poems and recitations of works by well-known poets in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. This blend of original and canonical poetry created a vibrant and inclusive literary atmosphere.
Each departmental segment showcased the distinct linguistic and cultural traditions of its respective language while collectively highlighting shared human emotions and concerns. The students’ confident performances and the attentive participation of the audience contributed to a deeply engaging and reflective environment.
The programme concluded with an interaction session and a formal vote of thanks, acknowledging the efforts of the coordinators, faculty members, and student volunteers whose collective contribution ensured the success of the event.
Kavya Sangam proved to be a meaningful literary initiative that strengthened interdepartmental collaboration, encouraged creative expression among students, and reaffirmed poetry’s relevance as a vital humanistic practice in contemporary times.
