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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

78th Independence Day Celebrations

15 AUGUST

The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam students showcased their talents through various
marked the 78th Independence Day with a series of cultural performances, highlighting India’s rich
patriotic events. The celebration commenced with heritage and diversity. The event concluded
Prof. M. Chandrashekhar, the director, solemnly with a prize distribution ceremony, recognizing
hoisting the national flag. The director then delivered outstanding achievements within the IIMV
an address to the gathered audience, reflecting on community. The celebration echoed unity and
the significance of the day and the institute’s role in patriotism within the IIMV community, fostering a
nation-building. Adding to the festive atmosphere, spirit of togetherness.

Janmashtami celebration

26-27 AUGUST 2024

IIMV embraced the festive spirit of Janmashtami life and the significance of Janmashtami.
with a vibrant celebration honouring the birth of Lord The celebration reached its pinnacle with the
Krishna. The campus came alive with the melodious traditional and exhilarating Dahi Handi event,
sounds of devotional bhajans performed by the recreating Krishna’s playful butter-stealing habits.
music band, creating an atmosphere of spiritual This cultural event not only provided a welcome
upliftment and reverence. Adding to the festivities, break from academic rigors but also allowed the
a charming performance by the dance and drama IIMV community to come together in celebration,

team depicted scenes from Krishna’s life and the fostering a sense of unity and cultural appreciation
significance of Janmashtami. The celebration among students.
reached its pinnacle with the traditional and
exhilarating Dahi Handi event, recreating Krishna’s

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