ANWESHA’12

In literal terms, Anwesha means quest; quest for knowledge and quest for excellence. The quest for an eternal niche in the history of the world as created a tradition among IIT Patna students to celebrate annual fest as grand as any emperor’s coronation! ‘Cosmic Ecstasy’ was the theme for this year’s edition which enfolded in the three days to engulf everyone present in sheer excellence.
The first day started with a burst of events. There was a huge response to Sports Quiz and Painting events. The first venture in the sphere of management, Six Thinking Hats was a huge success. Scrabble was reintroduced in the form of Blanks and Mazes. Creativity was at its best at Artysticks where huge structures were made out of ice cream sticks and a bottle of glue.
We had the inauguration ceremony in the evening which was started by the traditional lighting of the lamp. Soon after the Saraswati Vandana, the vice president of our Gymkhana, Kumar Shiladitya officially welcomed the audience. Our Honourable Director, Prof. A. K. Bhowmick, addressed the crowd. Our Guests of Honour Shri V. Narayanan, DGP (Training) and Shri K. P. Ramaiah, Divisional Commissioner Patna, shared their valuable experience with us. The Chief Guest of the evening Mr. Abhayanand, the Director General of Police Bihar, addressed the crowd and released the air balloons. It was followed by a vote of thanks by the fest coordinator Gourav Parihar.
Later in the evening, the classical talent, Spic Macay artists and then folk artists took the crowd to the mystic realms of Indian Classical Music. Not a single leaf stirred during the performance as the music enthralled everybody!! Following this was the performance by Dr. Kumar Vishwas, a well-known poet of India. He was greeted with a huge applause even before he spoke a word. People present thoroughly enjoyed the show and left the arena with a patriotic feeling in their hearts.
The second day saw a series of lectures by eminent speakers like Dr. Prabhat Ranjan and Mr. Vijoy Kumar. Coders were involved in their own binary world creating spectacular solutions to the twisted problems. At the same time, walls were being painted and the final outcome was an array of beautiful paintings which added to the beauty of the campus. Anziege, the ad making competition, saw ingenuity at its best while Astro Masters the event showcasing our theme was a huge success.
As the sun started to set, the centre stage was brimming with excitement. The evening kicked off with Theatrix. Four dramas were showcased one. Each one was a masterpiece in its own sense. We had the finalist of Syngphony gracing the evening with their melodious voices. The performers at the dancing competition Heel Turn enthralled everyone with their poise and grace. We witnessed a string of performance from our college and also from reputed colleges of Patna like NIFT Patna, BIT Patna, NIT Patna etc. Such was the delight of the crowd that no one wanted the night to stop!!
Next day, the afternoon kick started with Kicks Dont Lie, a football event in which the goal was at the helm of the Goal Rider. The power packed event attracted the crowd as a jar of honey would attract a swarm of bees. The whole world was a stage for the event Hades v/s Holmes. Multiple Ecological events were held, portraying our determination towards the betterment of environment.
Last but not the least IIT Patna witnessed a battle of music! Eight bands fighting out an epic war, Satanz Tantrum, to determine who the best among them is. The Valedictory Ceremony was held at the centre stage to award those who had won and to inspire others to try harder the next year. The finals of Mr. And Miss Anwesha were a treat to the eyes and ears as the contestants were put to a stringent test by the judges. Last but not the least, Faridkot the band from Delhi with nationwide fame, gave a fitting end to the fabulous fest. Hit tracks like ‘Patjhad’ and ‘Laila’ will always remain in our hearts. Such was their impact that people were humming their music long after they were gone!!!
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Mayuresh Gadge
Cultural Secretary

Please visit the Anwesha Website for more details.