Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in hotel management universities, offering students a unique platform to blend cultural traditions with professional learning. The event begins with the installation of an eco-friendly Ganesha idol, often crafted or selected by students, emphasizing environmental responsibility. The idol is placed in a well-decorated space adorned with flowers, rangoli, lights, and thematic décor created by the housekeeping and front office departments.

Culinary students play a vital role by preparing traditional festive dishes, especially sweets like modaks and laddoos, which are offered to Lord Ganesha and shared with attendees. Live cooking counters, food exhibitions, and plating competitions may also be organized as part of the celebration, allowing students to display their skills.

The event includes cultural performances such as dance, music, drama, and daily aartis, promoting student participation and teamwork. Hospitality students manage guest reception and event coordination, giving them valuable experience in real-time event handling.

The celebration usually concludes with a symbolic immersion (Visarjan) of the idol on campus, using eco-friendly methods. Overall, Ganesh Chaturthi in a hotel management university is more than just a religious festival — it is a learning experience that combines devotion, creativity, sustainability, and practical application of hospitality principles.

AIM of the Event:

• Promote Cultural Awareness: To celebrate and preserve Indian traditions and cultural heritage among students.
• Enhance Practical Skills: To provide hands-on experience in event planning, hospitality, and food production.
• Encourage Teamwork: To foster collaboration and coordination among students from different departments.
• Practice Sustainable Celebrations: To promote eco-friendly practices in festival organization and idol immersion.
• Develop Guest Handling & Management Skills: To simulate real-life hospitality scenarios and improve student interaction with guests.

Participating School
School/Department Name	Year/Department
University Administration	(ADMIN)
Dev Bhoomi Institute of Polytechnic	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)
Dev Bhoomi Medical College of Ayurveda & Hospital	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, 5th Year)
Dev Bhoomi Medical College of Paramedical Sciences	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)
DBUU Hostel	(All Hostlers)
School of Agriculture	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year)
School of Architecture, Planning & Design	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year)
School of Allied Sciences	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)
School of Engineering & Computing	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year)
School of Hotel Management & Tourism	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)
School of Journalism & Liberal Arts	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)
School of Law	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year, 5th Year)
School of Management & Commerce	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year)
School of Nursing	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)
School of Pharmacy & Research	(1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year)

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