| Event | SENATE Event |
| Session | 2023-24 |
| Year | II, III, IV, V |
| Date | 11th October, 2023 |
| Time | 2.30 p.m. onwards |
| Semester | III, V, VII, IX |
| Location | Pillai College of Architecture |
| Incharge | Prof. Suvarna Thakare |
| Coordinators | Isha Sheikh, Unnati Desale |
Aim: To tribute the valiant individuals who made sacrifices for our nation.
Objective: The event Amrit Kalash Yatra -“Meri Maati Mera Desh” was organized as a heartfelt tribute to the valiant individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. The primary objective was to honor and remember these heroes and create a sense of patriotism and pride among the participants.
Event Highlights:
- Collecting Soil in Amrut Kalash: The event kicked off with a solemn and symbolic gesture. Participants collected soil from various local regions. This soil was carefully placed in “Amrut Kalash,” signifying the sacred bond between the nation and its people.
- Pledge for the Nation: A significant part of the event involved students, faculties and non-teaching staff taking a pledge to serve and protect the nation. This pledge reinforced their commitment to upholding the values and principles that the country stands for.
- Amrut Kalash Yatra: The “Amrut Kalash Yatra” was a procession where students, teaching, and non-teaching members carried the sacred Amrut Kalash filled with soil. This yatra symbolized the unity of the people and their determination to safeguard the nation’s heritage and legacy.
- Establishing Small Amrut Vatika: As a lasting tribute, a small Amrut Vatika (sacred garden) was established on the college premises. This garden served as a living memorial, reminding everyone of the sacrifices made by the nation’s heroes.
The “Meri Maati Mera Desh” event at Pillai College of Architecture on 11th October, 2023, successfully achieved its objective of paying tribute to the brave individuals who laid down their lives for the nation. Through the collection of soil, pledge-taking, the Amrut Kalash Yatra, and the establishment of the Amrut Vatika, the event fostered a deep sense of patriotism and unity among the participants. It reinforced the importance of preserving India’s rich cultural heritage and instilled a commitment to uphold the values that make the nation great. This event was a remarkable demonstration of respect and gratitude for the sacrifices of our national heroes.
