Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 13: St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute, Mangaluru, celebrated the festival of Deepavali with great joy and enthusiasm on November 13. The programme was presided over by the director of the institution, Fr John D’Souza SJ. The chief guest for the occasion was Hari H, retired principal, M R P ITI, Tapovana.

The programme was graced by the presence of principal Roshan D’Souza, vice principal Alwyn Menezes, training officers Noel Lobo programme convenor Melwin, staff members and students.

The celebration began with a prayer song presented by the first-year Fashion Designing students. The dignitaries inaugurated the programme by lighting the traditional lamp.

Likhith, a first-year Electronics Mechanic student, delivered the welcome address. This was followed by a speech on the significance of Deepavali by Jothiraj, a third-year Motor Vehicle Mechanic student.

Addressing the gathering, the chief guest, Hari H, appreciated all the students who had beautifully prepared the decorative lanterns and rangoli. He congratulated them for their creativity and efforts.

In his message, he highlighted that Deepavali is not merely a festival of lamps but also a festival of knowledge. He emphasized that celebrating festivals brings happiness, enthusiasm and mutual love into our lives. He conveyed his heartfelt wishes to all the students.

The celebration continued with various cultural performances by the students, including an energetic group dance by fashion designing first year students. Group prizes were distributed to the winners of the decorative lantern-making and drawing competitions conducted as part of the Deepavali celebration.

In his presidential address, the director, Fr John D’Souza SJ, shared an inspiring message that Deepavali symbolises the victory of light over darkness. He encouraged every student to gain the light of knowledge and become a source of light in the lives of others. He also motivated students to contribute positively to society through their knowledge, skills and good values.

The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Sujan, Multi tech Trade. The event was compered by Akshay, Automobile Service Technician, and Suhana, first-year Fashion Designing student.

Competition Results

1. Decorative Lantern-Making Competition (Goodu Deepa)
First Prize – First-Year Fashion Designing
Second Prize – Electrician 2nd Year
Third Prize – MRAC 2nd Year

2. Drawing Competition
First Prize – Khadeeja Hamrath, First-Year Fashion Designing
Second Prize – Joel, MRAC 2nd Year
Third Prize – Nizma, First-Year Fashion Designing

The Deepavali celebration was a memorable occasion filled with joy, creativity, cultural performances and meaningful messages, bringing together students and staff in the true spirit of the festival.