Kathmandu 6th February
Basant Panchmi was today celebrated with full vivacity and festivity at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura. The College was decorated with yellow rangoli and kites. Staff and Students wore yellow cloth and Yellow rice a dish specific to the occasion was also distributed among all present. The students showcased the vibrant tradition of Punjab depicting the spirit of inner freedom, creative pride and zest for life. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the function.
Students actively participated in various activities like mehandi, rangoli, kite flying etc. After that, everybody enjoyed dancing on the beats of music.
It is to be mentioned that according to the Hindu calendar, Basant Panchami festival falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Hindu month of Magha. The festival is usually considered to mark the onset of spring in India. 
