The Biyani group of colleges organized its annual Diwali celebration program, “Swad Utsav," on the 4th of November 2026. The program was all about enjoying the festive energy while also learning something new. Therefore, the idea of setting up stalls was successful. Students from all the departments participated and put up the stalls. Food, drinks, authentic cuisines, flowers, jewellery, creative combos, games, treasure hunts, and a lot more activities were there to keep the students engaged. 25 different types of stalls were set up by students, and some stalls were from outside small businesses too.
Learning Beyond Classrooms Through Entrepreneurship
The programme brought a festive feel to the campus, but there was much more to it. While putting the stalls, students learned about managing their own small business. They learned how the raw materials are arranged, how they can showcase their products to the visitors, how the profit, loss, or profit margin works, how they can set up the price rate of any product, and a lot more new stuff. With this event came many real experiences too. Students learned new skills like teamwork and management. The program surely was about enjoyment, but along with that, it taught students about business and about being their own boss.
A Variety of Stalls and Activities
The stalls had a lot of variety of goods. Whether it is piping flower or crochet flower, handmade jewellery or anti-tarnish jewellery, hot drinks or cold beverages, authentic cuisines or junk food, music or dance, or even treasure hunts. The program had it all. But one of the biggest highlights was food. The campus has the aroma of freshly made food.
From Desi to Videsi: A Food Celebration
A student said, “It had all from Desi to Videsi” And this statement is all true. From pani puri, Bombay sandwich, Paav bhaji, chole bhaure, chaat, and lassi to grilled sandwiches, mojitos, cold coffee, ramen, and brownies, the event had everything. Each flavour was brought together from every corner of India and the globe to make the menu seem mouth-watering.
Creativity and Innovation at Every Stall
The creative aspects of the stalls were equally fascinating. Floral decoration, torans, color schemes, charts, unique menus, and titles and the efforts of students were clearly visible. To encourage the creativity and efforts of the participating students, there were some winning categories as well, and many stalls won them.
Winning Categories
Most Innovative Stall: Presented to Maansa Bakers
Most Creative Stall (Creatives and Posters): Sanwariya Seth Food
Crowd Favourite Stall: Presented to Gapshap and Pani Puri
Best Tasting Dish: received by Idli Vidli and chilli
Most Hygienic Stall: Snacko Holic
Swad Utsav 2026: A Celebration of Learning and Enjoyment
Swad Utsav 2026 was a wonderful example of how college celebrations can bring learning and enjoyment together. It made the Diwali celebrations at Biyani Group of Colleges even more special.
Author
Ms. Kashika Samaria
Student
Biyani Group of Colleges, Jaipur
