Gandhinagar - Gujarat Technological University

Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan has been organizing cultural and sports
activities throughout the year. Last year also the celebration of Zonal Youth
festival, Xitij – 2011 was organized on 13 th and 14 th October, 2011 and Faculty
of engineering, Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan bagged Zonal
Championship in the year 2011 and LDRP College of Engineering was Runners
up.
This year also Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan celebrated the Youth Festival
of Gujarat Technological University for Gandhinagar Zone on 4 th , 5 th and 6 th
October, 2012. Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan has been not only hosting
the Youth festival of Gujarat technological University but also hosts Sports
activities. This year Spirit – 2012, Volleyball, Gandhinagar Zone GTU was
hosted by this institute and GEC, Patan was Winner where as Faculty of
Engineering, Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan was Runners up.
The basic objective behind organizing Cultural and sports activities is promoting
the talent of the students and nurturing their interest and giving them the
platform to excel in the field in which they are interested. In addition to the
studies, today what is required is all faceted development of the students of
Gujarat Technological University. Both soft and hard skills are required for the
overall development of the students as the students have to pass through the cut
throat competition in the market.
As an Organizing Chairman, it gives a great pleasure to see the response of
almost more than 19 institutes involved in the field of Engineering, MCA, MBA
and Pharmacy. Almost 550 students participated in this mega event in various
categories of events like Music, Dance, Literature, Theatre and Fine Arts. This
year Gujarat Technological University added two more events viz. Folk
Orchestra and One Act Play. The day wise report is presented along with the
event snaps and the result of the competitions.

The schedule of various events organized in the three days of the festival is
shown as under:

The Chief Guest of the inaugural function of Second Youth festival, Gujarat
Technological University, Gandhinagar Zone, Xitij – 2012 was Dr. Akshai
Aggarwal and Prof. M. M. Chaudhary, President of Shree Saraswati Education
Sansthan was Guest of Honor. Special invitees were Dr. G. P. Vadodaria,
Controller of Examination and Capt. C. S. Sanghvi, Member Secretary, Board of
Cultural Activities, GTU. Other trustees of Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan
who attended this inaugural function were Shree Janakbhai Khandvala and Shri
Rajnikant Patel.
Welcoming Honourable Vice Chancellor, Dr. Akshai Aggarval

Welcoming Mrs. Aggarval Madam
Dr. K. N. Sheth traditionally receiving Dr. Akshai Aggarval, Vice Chancellor

The Inaugural function commenced subsequent to the unique and wonderful,
“Ganesh Vandna”. Lord Ganesha whose seed mantra is Aum Gung Ganpatey
namah.. known as Ekadanta - the One-tusked God, Vakratunda that is the
curved-trunk God, Lord Ganesha was invited to illumine our consciousness and
the knowledge. Ganesh Vandna was remarkable because the auspicious
performance included the art of sword and art of Painting different postures of
Lord Ganesh during the lyrics on which the group was performing. Ganesh
Vandna was followed by Welcome address by Prof. Dr. K. N. Sheth, Organizing
Chairman, Gandhinagar Zone. Dr. Sheth very meticulously brought out the
great contribution made by Dr. Akshai Aggarval, Vice chancellor in bringing the
Gujarat Technological University in the world map. His poetic speech cherished
all the participants and imparted new energy in them.

Dignitaries on the Dias
Dr. Akshai Aggarval in his address emphasized the need of Culture and Sports
activities along with the studies. He stated that routine life always needs change and
change is desirable for inventiveness and creativity. He highly appreciated
choreography along with the performance of painter and the performance of the
sword artists. He had invited Ganesh Vandna group to perform on 11 th October, 2012
before the provost of Alberta University during the MOU function. Similarly, Shrijit
and Tirth – Expert students of photography and Ravi – Expert in instant painting
were also invited by Vice chancellor in the MOU function of Alberta University.

Other speakers Dr. G. P. Vadodaria, Capt. C. S. Sanghvi and Prof. M. M. Chaudhary
motivated all the participants to perform ‘dil se’ in all the culture events.
Felicitation of Honorable Vice Chancellor by Shree M. M. Chaudhary

Felicitation of Mrs. Aggarval by Prof. Seema Nagrani
Address by Shri Janakbhai Khandvala, Trustee, Shree Saraswati Education Sansthan

Prof. Neha Mehta, Organizing Secretary and Prof Mohak Vora team manager of host Institute
while anchoring welcomed and appreciated all the participants for their great contribution in
Xitij – 2012.

Classical Dance performed by the participants from various institutes
Light Vocal Solo

Theatre

Classical Instrumental Solo (Percussion)

Fine Arts

Participants of various colleges warmly welcoming the Dignitaries

Dr. Gitesh Joshi, Registrar, Gujarat Technological University was Chief Guest of the function.
On account of other sudden important assignment, he had sent the message of best wishes
which was read as under:
“Prof. M. M. Chaudhary, President-SSES, ShriZhaverilal Mehta, Prof N S Varandani, Vishal,
Capt. C S Sanghvi, Prof. K N Sheth, all the coordinator from different colleges of
Gandhinagar Zone and of course my dear all participant students.
It’s a matter of pride for me and GTU that 18 colleges of Gandhinagar zone and
approximately 500 students have been participated in the 2 nd Youth festival of this University.
I came to know that these 500 students participant in 5 different category of events. This is the
platform where the talent of Gujarat Technological University will enlighten and show their
courage, ability and culture of Gujarati.
I hope you all were perform well and enjoy these three days of youth festival.Please remember
to participate with sportsman sprit is more important than winning any activity. In Bhagwad
Geeta Lord Krishna said “कमर्णयेवाधकारस्तेमाफलेषुकदाचन।” you all aware about that
massage of Lord Krishna. So, I congratulate all students who participated with sportsman sprit
in the Youth festival.

Dear all the Gujarat Technological University is going to sign a MoU with a one of the world
top most University for academic exchange. This event is probably going to be held on 2 nd
week of this month.
I would like to be present between you and like to share your experience for future
improvements in next Youth Festival, but unfortunately due to unforeseen reason I am not
able to get between you.
I thank the Trustee of the Host Institute and all the members of various committee for
conducting successfully this youth festival on behalf of Gujarat Technological University.
Thank you very much”
Prof. M. M. Chaudhary was Guest of Honour who motivated all the participants and stated
that it is important to perform like a sportsman. Those who participate have probability of
winning. That is why most important is to keep participating.

Prof. Dr. N. S. Varandani, Principal, Government Engineering College, Bhuj appreciated the
environmental theme, “Go green, save environment” as he was Head of the Department of
Environmental Engineering, L. D. College of Engineering before taking over as Principal –

GEC, Bhuj, Capt. C. S. Sanghvi, Member Secretary, Board of Cultural activities admired the
mega event management of youth festival of Gandhinagar Zone. Shri Zhaverilal Mehta, Photo
Generalist, Gujarat Samachar motivated the participants and stated that performance is
important, winning loosing is not important.
Prof. Dr. K. N. Sheth as Organizing Chairman gave Closing remarks and appreciated the
efforts of everyone who directly and indirectly contributed for the success of this mega event.
Specifically he stated that. He congratulated while concluding that 3 days, 5 categories, 23
events, 69 brilliant judges, 7 technical members, 7 members of Jury of Appeal, 5 category
coordinators, 23 event coordinators of the host institute and 552 participants including
accompanists and Team Managers representing 19 colleges of Engineering, Management,
Computer Application and Pharmacy areas of studies in crowning the Champions of
Gandhinagar Zone.
All the 23 events of the five categories were performed exactly as per the schedule except folk
orchestra the participation from all the colleges was satisfactory.

The result committee was headed by Dr. K. C. Raval, Director, School of Law, Gujarat
University.
The results were declared by Ms. Himani Mittal, Head of the Result Committee and Ms. Neha
Mehta, Organizing Secretary.

Runners up – Zonal
Winner - Zonal

MUSIC
Classical Vocal Solo (Hindustani or Karnataka)
COLNAME NAME RANK
Sankalchand Patel
College of Engineering,
Visnagar
Sabar Institute of
Technology for Girls
Faculty of Engineering,
SSESGI
Patel Kripal S. 1
Jyothy Nair 2
Kirtan Dixit 3
Classical Instrumental Solo (Percussion)
COLNAME NAME RANK
Gandhinagar Institute
of Technology
Sankalchand Patel
College of Engineering,
Visnagar
Patel Jinay
Atulbhai
1
Saraiya Janam N. 2
GEC, Gandhinagar Nirav Patel 3
Classical Instrumental Solo (Non-Percussion)
COLNAME NAME RANK
GEC, Gandhinagar Mauli Dalal 1
Sankalchand Patel
College of Engineering,
Visnagar
Digvijaysinh B.
Chauhan
LDRP-ITR Krutarth Patel 3
2

Light Vocal Indian
COLNAME NAME RANK
KIRC Shastry Divya B. 1
LDRP-ITR Bhatt Darshil N. 2
Sankalchand Patel
College of Engineering,
Visnagar
Western Vocal Solo
Patel Kripal S. 3
COLNAME NAME RANK
Faculty of Engineering,
SSESGI
Umang Raval 1
GEC, Gandhinagar Khushbu Desai 2
Sankalchand Patel
College of Engineering,
Visnagar
Jayswal Jitendra
R.
Group Song (Indian)
COLNAME NAME RANK
LDRP-ITR Pujan Vakhariya
Nirzari Iyer
Priyal Dave
Nirali Kapadia
Hiren Lamba
Kirat Shukla
Venus International
College of
Engineering
Kashyap Bhatt
Trivedi Adit
Pooja Jha
Jaybhadra Rana
Bhadresh Prajapati
Faculty of Alay Parikh 3
3
1
2

Engineering, SSESGI Kushal Panchal
Bhoomi Patel
Godhani Bhumika
Trupti Desai
Kirtan Dixit
Group Song (Western)
COLNAME NAME RANK
Faculty of
Engineering, SSESGI
Venus International
College of
Technology
Alay Parikh
Umang Raval
Sapna Verma
Kushal Panchal
Stephen Paul
Pooja Jha
Trivedi Adit
Kashyap Bhatt
KIRC Aditya Venkateswaran
Dwit Hathi
Tejaswini Augastya
Khushbu Rajiv Mehta
DANCE
Folk / Tribal Dance
COLNAME NAME RANK
Faculty of
Engineering,
SSESGI
Raval Arpit
Bhonsle Pranay
Suthar Parth
Vaidya Neel
Patel Parth
Mistry Jignesh
Chauhan Jigar
Patel Chintan
Patel Kaushal
Gajjar Nehal
1
2
3
1

LCIT, Bhandu
GEC, Gandhinagar
Pooja A. Patel
Dhara M. Patel
Binal J. Patel
Tanvi D. Patel
Sonal V. Patel
Pritika P. patel
Ekta J. Patel
Monica B. Patel
Hetal A. Patel
Viral D. Gajjar
Palak Shah
Nidhi Prajapati
Karnali Patel
Heena Koshiya
Siddharth Halvadiya
Hardik Ambaliya
Karan Gandhi
Komal Panchal
Anurag Singh
Ankit Shah
Classical Dance Indian
COLNAME NAME RANK
GEC, Gandhinagar Reshma Radhakrishnan 1
Venus
International
College of
Technology
Sabar Institute of
Technology for
Girls
Hetal Parmar 2
Ujita Tharani 3
LITERATURE
Quiz
2
3

COLNAME NAME RAN
K
Sankalchand Patel
College of
Engineering,
Visnagar
Faculty of
Engineering,
SSESGI
LDRP-ITR
Devinder singh
Mayurkumar D. Gupta
Bhagy A. Joshi
Raval Vatsal Kaushikkumar
Panchal Harshal Satishbhai
Shah Zalak Sunilkumar
Mitanshu Kansara
Kaushal Prajapati
Malav Shah
Elocution
COLNAME NAME RANK
KIRC Tanya Sharma 1
GEC, Gandhinagar Sukanya Rai 2
LDRP-ITR Riddhi Naik 3
Debate
1
2
3

COLNAME NAME RANK
LDRP-ITR
Faculty of
Engineering,
SSESGI
Jain Bhavya Rajendrakumar
Akhilesh Singh Rathore
Danani Parth Vinodbhai
Shah Rahul Vijaybhai
GEC,
Gandhinagar Sumedha Shukla
Sudha Singh
THEATRE
One Act Play
COLNAME NAME RANK
LDRP-ITR Prakhar Pandit
Mandar Desai
Love Patel
Saumil Patel
Rahul Jain
Saurin Bhatt
Kishan Prajapati
Nirav Patel
Vatsal Desai
Sankalchand Patel
College of
Engineering,
Visnagar
Faculty of
Engineering,
Raval Mihir N.
Mehta Lav P.
Nayak Prachi B.
Patel Bhaumik G.
Suthar Hardik H.
Deep J. Panchal
Vekariya Bansari H.
Rawal Varun V.
Thakor Hardik
Kirtan Dixit
1
2
3
1
2
3

SSESGI Chaitanya Purohit
Nikesh Patel
Jimil P. Rami
Rahul Patel
Bhoomi Patel
Chirag A. Prajapati
Dhruv Shah
Himanshu Jani
SKIT
COLNAME NAME RANK
GEC, Gandhinagar Viraj Vyas
Khushbu Kumari
Fausiya Sheikh
Preeti Sharma
Kartik Raj
Ajay Akhani
Venus International
College of
Technology
Sabar Institute of
Technology for Girls
Trivedi Adit H.
Sharma Ishan
Raval Khayti
Mehta Shrusti
Jha Pooja
Patel Vamir
Shilpa Dama
Vrunda Gadesha
Aditi Valgotar
Swati Mishra
Bhavna Nama
Ruchi Patel
1
2
3

MIME
COLNAME NAME RAN
K
LDRP-ITR Harsh Patel
Yagnik Trivedi
Pranav Mandora
Nilay Doshi
Nirav Patel
Parind Patel
Faculty of
Engineering, SSESGI
Sankalchand Patel
College of
Engineering, Visnagar
Mimicry
Rahul Patel
Bhumi Patel
Himanshu Jani
Nikesh Patel
Chaitanya Purohit
Tirth Panchal
Patel Shreya R.
Vaghasiya Pinzal B.
Vekariya Bansari H.
Patel Palak R.
Modi Dipti P.
Patel Kripal S.
COLNAME NAME RANK
GEC, Gandhinagar Viraj Vyas 1
Faculty of Engineering,
SSESGI
Sabar Institute of
Technology for Girls
Parth Danani 2
Shilpa Dama 3
1
2

FINE ARTS GROUP
On the Spot Painting
COLNAME NAME RANK
SPCE, Visnagar Bhavsar
Abhishek
Faculty of Engineering,
SSESGI
Urvashi
Chaudhari
LCIT, Bhandu Niti Tiwari 3
Collage
COLNAME NAME RANK
LCIT, Bhandu Niti Tiwari 1
Sankalchand Patel College
of Engineering, Visnagar
1
2
Patel Parth 2
LDRP-ITR Amee Surani 3
Poster Making
COLNAME NAME RANK
LDRP-ITR Mitanshu
Kansara
KIRC Chintan Patel 2
Sabar Institute of
Technology for Girls
1
Patel Vaidehi R. 3

Rangoli
COLNAME NAME RANK
LDRP-ITR Pratiksha Verma 1
Manish Institute of
Computer Studies
Venus International
College of Technology
Clay Modeling
Nilam M.
Pansuriya
2
Kanani Twinkle 3
COLNAME NAME RANK
Faculty of Engineering,
SSESGI
Dhrumil Shah 1
GEC, Gandhinagar Shruti Patel 2
LDRP-ITR Pratiksha Verma 3
Cartooning
COLNAME NAME RANK
LDRP-ITR Amee Surani 1
Gandhinagar Institute of
Technology
Faculty of Engineering,
SSESGI
Milan Nayak
Ashokkumar
2
Suthar Ravi 3
Note: As per AIU rules, there should be more than three teams participating in the event for
declaring the results. We had only two teams participating in Folk Orchestra so the results
have not be declared. Both the teams will be going for Interzonal level.

CATEGORY CHAMPION
WINNER PERFORMANCE CODE NAME OF INSTITUTE
MUSIC 19 Faculty of Engineering, SSESGI
DANCE 19
10
Faculty of Engineering, SSESGI
GEC, Gandhinagar
LITERATURE 6 LDRP-ITR
THEATRE 6 LDRP-ITR
FINE ARTS 6 LDRP-ITR
WINNER PERFORMANCE
CODE
Zonal
Champion
ZONAL CHAMPION
NAME OF INSTITUTE
6 LDRP-ITR
Runners Up 19 Faculty of Engineering, SSESGI