Students performing at Mega Cultural Fest 2026 as a part of the Andhra University centenary celebrations at the AU Engineering College Grounds in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
| Photo Credit: V. RAJU
Day certainly one of ‘Shatabdi Mahotsav’, the three-day cultural pageant organised as a part of the centenary celebrations of Andhra University, commenced on a vigorous observe at the AU Engineering College grounds on Monday, bringing collectively college students from the college and its affiliated schools.
Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Shekar described the event as a second of immense pleasure, noting that the 100-year milestone was being marked with a renewed dedication to serve society. The sequence of occasions deliberate as a part of the celebrations, he mentioned, had lent a festive air to town, with the cultural pageant reflecting the vibrancy of youth and the establishment’s longstanding engagement with arts and tradition.
Actor Rajeev Kanakala, who attended as a visitor, mentioned he felt privileged to be a part of the celebrations, recalling his father Devadas Kanakala’s affiliation with the college, the place he had studied theatre and positive arts. “From the moment I arrived, it was difficult to hold back my emotions,” he mentioned, describing his participation as a uncommon honour. He additionally counseled the performances for his or her grace and ease.
Students from a number of affiliated establishments, together with Dr. L.B. College, Sankethika, Gayathri Vidya Parishad, AU Science College, Women’s Engineering College and the AU School of International Business, participated within the opening day’s occasions. Classical and western dance performances, yoga demonstrations by college students of the Yoga Department, and folks displays drew appreciation.
Sanjana, a scholar of Dr. L.B. College who carried out a Kuchipudi fusion along with her group, mentioned the staff had practised for per week. “All nine of us feel fortunate to perform at the centenary celebrations,” she mentioned.
Student volunteers, Hasini and Navya Sri from the AU Department of Computer Science and Engineering, mentioned coordinating preparations alongside courses had been a satisfying expertise.
Nearly 20 stalls providing meals, drinks, books, flowers and a photograph sales space added to the festive ambiance on the campus.
Published – April 06, 2026 11:15 pm IST
