Astra - 2019

8th Feb, 2019

Paavai Institutions proudly presented “ASTRA’19” on 7.2.19 and 8.2.19 – a cultural extravaganza which is an intra-collegiate fest aimed to provide the platform for the youngsters to exhibit their talents. The prelude platform started with inaugural function along with the grand teaser. Shri.N.V.Natarajan, The Chariman, Paavai Institutions, Smt. Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent, Paavai Institutions, along with other dignitaries lighted the kuthuvilaku. Ms. Avanthi Natarajan, Student Affairs welcomed the gathering. Shri.N.V.Natarajan, The Chariman, unveiled the screen of ASTRA’19 and gave his keynote address. Astra’19 had 40+ events under the categories of Dance , Music, Dramatics, Art Attack, Design, Fashion, Media, Quiz, Lets’s Talk, Tamil, Misc Sports/Outdoor games and the events have been started to sparkle in all the venues of Paavai Institutions. The competition was between two master teams of Paavai Institutions.

(i) Paavai Rock Stars (Students of “Paavai Engineering College”) and

(ii) Paavai Super Kings ( Students of “Paavai College of Engineering” and “Pavai College of Technology”)

Fashion Runway, Pattimandram, Quiz and spotlight, Skit, Mime, Puli Kolam, Hair dressing, Newspaper dressing, Solo dance( classical and Freestyle), Turn court, Vazhukkumaram, Electric heels, Voice of Astra, Battle of bands, Brick modeling and cricket were the events held during the first day of ASTRA’19. Marks were awarded for both the teams based on their performance on each event. Paavai Super Kings earned more points than Paavai Rock Stars on the first day and they were leading. Choreo war ( Free style and theme), JAM, Ship wreck, Who Am I?, Lamp Design, Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Short Film making, Sketching, Street Play, Poster design, Logo design, Kho-Kho, Reflection Dance, Fireless Cooking, Photogram, Mehandhi, Street Art, Origami, Mehandi, Face painting, Kavithai Ulagam, and Kabbadi were the events held on the other day. Thus, the students unleashed their talents by involving them in diverse opportunities. Finally, Paavai Rock Stars won the Rolling Trophy with a difference of 305 points. Mr.Srinivas (Nivas), Carnatic singer, Playback vocalist, Consultant, was the chief guest for the Valedictory program. He sung mellifluous songs in front of the audience who were excited by his performance. He insisted the students to be human and to make good things to make others happy. He asked the students to work hard to achieve goals and spend time for their relations to lead a happy life. Mr. Srinivas, during his speech told the students to follow their passion and achieve their ambition in life. The program ended with Vote of Thanks by Ms. Roshini of III year CSE