Warangal, Telangana
The Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW) launched its annual two-day cultural festival, 'Sanskriti ’26,' on Friday. The event, running March 6-7, was inaugurated by music director and former student Prashanth R Vihari.
Vihari, an alumnus of the institute, urged students to limit their engagement with social media, encouraging them instead to actively pursue new technologies and opportunities. The festival is being organized by the Student Activity Center's Music, Dance, and Fine Arts (MDF) club.
Vodithala Satish Kumar, additional secretary of KITSW and former MLA, also addressed the attendees. Reports indicate a strong student turnout and enthusiasm for the various events.
The 'Sanskriti ’26' festival features over 20 spot events, including live painting, singing competitions, drama performances, photobooth activities, face painting, and "confessions." The emphasis, according to Professor K. [Dean of Student Affairs and Chairperson of Sanskriti ’26], is on student participation in cultural and co-curricular activities alongside academic pursuits.
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Background: Alumni and Institutional Culture
Prashanth R Vihari is a recognized figure in the Telugu film industry, having composed music for films such as Mental Madhilo (2017), Antariksham 9000 KMPH (2018), and Dorasaani (2019). His academic background includes a B.Tech from KITSW.
Previous campus events at KITSW, such as those described on GeeksforGeeks, highlight the student-led organization and planning involved in cultural festivals, often facing logistical challenges like adverse weather. The institution's Student Activity Center (SAC) appears to be a focal point for fostering such student initiatives.