EKADANTAM – Ganesha Fest 2026 - Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

Sl.No.	Particulars in Field	Inputs
1	Event name	EKADANTAM – Ganesha Fest 2026
2	Organizing Department/Committee/Others	2023 Batch (Advithiyans), in coordination with the AIMS Cultural Committee and Student Council
3	Type of Event	Cultural, spiritual, educational and student-engagement event comprising Ganesha celebrations, lectures, cultural activities, DJ/cultural night and immersion procession
4	Level of event	Institutional / College-level event
5	Collaboration / accreditation if any	Organized in coordination with the AIMS Cultural Committee and Student Council; no external accreditation reported
6	Dates and Duration	14th–16th September 2026 (3 days)
7	Venue	College Quadrangle and designated lecture/event areas, AIMS, B.G. Nagara
8	Details of delegates/target audience	Students from the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 batches, interns, postgraduate students, teaching and non-teaching staff, and the wider college community
9	Total Number of delegates/Audiences attended	College-wide participation from students, interns, postgraduate students and staff. Exact attendance figure was not formally recorded.
10	Objectives of the event	• To promote unity, teamwork and leadership among students. • To encourage cultural participation and talent expression. • To facilitate interaction among students across batches, interns, PGs and staff. • To foster a spirit of devotion, community participation and institutional belonging. • To provide students with opportunities to plan, coordinate and execute a large-scale institutional event.
11	Brief Report of the Event	EKADANTAM – Ganesha Fest 2026 was conducted from 14th to 16th September 2026 by the 2023 batch (Advitiyans), in coordination with the AIMS Cultural Committee and Student Council. The three-day celebration included Ganesha Pratishthapane and inaugural activities on Day 1 (HARIDRAM), lectures and cultural activities along with the cultural night and DJ programme on Day 2 (KSHIPRA), and Ganesha Visarjane and farewell celebrations on Day 3 (ABHIGYAM). The event involved extensive student participation in decoration, stage and venue preparation, cultural performances, logistics, hospitality and coordination. Students from multiple batches, interns, postgraduate students and staff members actively participated. The fest was open to the entire college community and served as a platform for collaboration, leadership, cultural expression and collective responsibility.
13	SDG’s Addressed	SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being (social and emotional well-being through community participation and recreation); SDG 4 – Quality Education (leadership, teamwork, communication and experiential learning); SDG 5 – Gender Equality (inclusive participation in activities and responsibilities); SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (cooperation, responsible participation and institutional community building); SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals (coordination among batches, students, committees, interns, PGs and staff).
14	Outcome	The event strengthened student teamwork, leadership, communication, coordination and organizational skills. It encouraged participation across batches and staff groups, promoted cultural and institutional unity, and provided students with practical experience in planning and managing a large-scale college event. The celebration also created a positive and inclusive environment for the college community.