The Corridors resonated with laughter and traditional beats as Khalsa College for Women, Civil
Lines Ludhiana celebrated ‘Teeyan Da Mela: Raunak Dheeyan Di’ to mark Teej Festival
pursuing Punjabiyat fervor around the surroundings on August 16, 2024.The post graduate
department of Punjabi organised the show that was marked with an array of cultural & heritage
handicrafts, traditional utensils, Bagh, phulkari, Darian, Sandhookh and traditional ornaments
etc. Sealing the attention of the guests and students the real image of Punjabiyat was framed
with decorated Charkhas and Pakhis. Students also participated in various competitions such as
phulkari, mehandi art, mitti de khidone, tokri making, khido and Gudian Patole among others.
Ms.Kritika Goyal, IAS, presently serving as SDM Payal, Ludhiana was the Chief Guest of the
Event. The cultural extravaganza was also graced by prominent personalities of the College
Management Committee, Madam Dr. Ajit Kang, Dr. Raminder Grewal, Madam Kushal Dhillon,
Madam Ravinder Kaur. Director Dr. Mrs. Mukti Gill and retired teachers from different faculties
were among the esteemed guests of the day. College Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal extended a
warm welcome to the guests of the day. While addressing the audience Dr. Narinderjeet Kaur,
Head of Punjabi Department said that it is the need of the hour to make the young generation
aware about their cultural heritage and tradition. The institute organizes such events every year
to connect our youngsters to their heritage. Girls wearing Traditional Punjabi Dresses, Paranda,
and Jewellery, were the center of attraction.
The occasion was thoroughly beamed with the presence of celebrities. Pal Singh Smao, director
and coach of Giddha was the special guest. He mesmerized the audience with his performance.
Ms Parmita Bhogal from Spain was also among the special guests of the event. Our esteemed
alumna Dr.Harinder Hundal, Technical Assistant at Punjabi University, Patiala also graced the
event. She enthralled the audience with Punjabi folk songs. The college students performed
brilliantly presenting powerful Giddha along with other cultural items.
The stunning and illustrious stalls were put up in the college adding flavour to the occasion.
Stalls of bangles, traditional ornaments, clothes and cosmetics along with stalls of matka kulfi,
lime soda with many other delicacies of punjabi culture were adorned with the motive to
magnify the cultural Heritage of Punjab. The event offered variety of foods along with famous
Dishes of Saawan Season – Mal Poore, Kheer, Jalebi & Pakoras, which were enjoyed by the
youngsters. The students got a chance to get acquainted with and appreciate the traditional
handicrafts. They also enjoyed the Swings along with fun sports such as kikli, rope skipping,
kokla chapaki, geete khedna, shatapu etc. The fragrance of fun and enjoyment pervaded in the
atmosphere and it created some everlasting memories.
Madam Principal Dr. Kamaljit Grewal, applauded the role of the organizers of the show and
admired the energetic participation of the guests and the students and strengthened all of them to
continue the journey for a social cause by building up Punjabiyat among the students. The event
turned out to be a memorable one and gave it the shade of grand family celebrations.