Govind Guru Jayanti Speech Competition Held at Government Meera Girls College, Udaipur
Udaipur:The Indian Knowledge Tradition Centre of Government Meera Girls College, Udaipur organized a speech competition on Saturday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of revered Wagadh saint Govind Guru. The theme of the competition was “Tribal Pride: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions.”
The programme began with a floral tribute to Goddess Saraswati and Saint Govind Guru. Centre Coordinator Prof. Navin Kumar Jha presented the introductory note, while Principal Prof. Deepak Maheshwari delivered the inaugural address highlighting the relevance of tribal spiritual traditions in contemporary society. The concluding address was given by Dr. Sunil Khatik.
Addressing the gathering, speakers emphasized that Gavari is a confluence of devotion, nature, and culture, and represents the cultural soul of Mewar. They described the Kuldevi tradition as the spiritual identity of the tribal community, and remembered Govind Guru as a visionary who held a rosary of devotion in one hand and the torch of revolution in the other.
Participants expressed diverse perspectives on tribal spirituality and culture. Veena Katara linked labor, ethical living, ancestor worship, and nature reverence to tribal traditions manifested through folk songs, dances, festivals, and fairs. Vanshika Bhurawat stated that forgetting one’s roots leads to loss of inner strength. Monika Ganchha highlighted spirituality as a bridge connecting tribal society to its ancestors, nature, and identity. Jaya Jangid spoke on the need for spiritual values to address environmental crises and moral decline. Sandhya Kushwaha emphasized the connection between spirituality and ethics.
Neha Vaanwala compared tribal society to a banyan tree, with culture as its roots and humanity and nature as its flourishing branches. Krishna Pargi presented a song composed by Govind Guru, “Bhuretiya Nai Manu Re Manu.” Khushi Choubisa stressed that a spiritually connected youth can ensure a bright future for the nation. Harshita Meghwal described Govind Guru as a pioneer of cultural nationalism in Wagadh and explained the symbolic importance of the white flag (Safed Neja) representing peace and purity in tribal households.
Other speakers discussed themes such as harmony with nature, medicinal knowledge, Govardhan Puja and Annakut, clan systems, ancestor worship, courage and cultural protection, and the coexistence-based lifestyle of tribal communities. Hina Khatik highlighted devotional dances performed with thali and madal instruments as forms of spiritual practice.
At the conclusion of the competition, prizes were awarded by Coordinator Prof. Navin Jha and senior member Prof. D.K. Meena. Priyanshi Choubisa won first prize, Jaya Jangid secured second place, and Neetu Kaur Solanki received third prize. Consolation prizes were awarded to Neha Vaanwala, Veena Katara, Urmila Meena, Hina Khatik, and Divya Lohar.
The judging panel included Dr. Sudarshan Singh Rathore, Dr. Anupam, and Dr. Kiran Meena. The programme was conducted by Dr. Kailash Nagar and concluded with prize distribution and the singing of the national anthem.
A large number of faculty members, including Prof. Ashok Soni, Prof. D.K. Meena, Prof. Bindu Kataria, Prof. Divya Hiran, Dr. Bhav Shekhar, Dr. Saroj Kumar, Dr. Sagar Sanwariya, Dr. Prahlad Dhakad, Dr. Vaishali Devpura, Dr. Manju Khatri, and many students were present on the occasion.
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