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Celebrated Sculptor Adwaita Gadanayak delivered the Foundation Day Address
Bhubaneswar: Birla Global University celebrated its 6th foundation day on 1st April 2022 which incidentally falls on Utkal Diwas, the auspicious foundation day of Odisha. Celebrated Sculptor Adwaita Gadanayak, the Director-General, National Gallery of Modern Art delivered the foundation day lecture. In his foundation day address, Shri. Gadanayak discussed various aspects of the vast culture of our country and stone carving and making of beautiful sculptures. He also said how he has his conversations with rocks of different kinds and nature while sculpting, and how rocks have the power to transcend one to a supreme consciousness. He called the attention of the students of the rich culture and heritage of our land of collective life, how even centuries ago, Odia’s have displayed their prowess in art, culture, science, architecture, management and philosophy citing the example of Konark temple. Sri Gadanayak will be sculpting the proposed statue of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to be installed at India Gate. His most famous projects include Gandhi's Dandi March statue in Rajghat. His works have found place in London as well.
Guest of Honour Smt. Nivedita Mishra, an eminent sculptor shared a powerful message on Shakti and defined Shakti as the undivided part of Shiva, a power and pleasure that one feels in them.
In his welcome address, Prof. P.P. Mathur, Vice Chancellor, Birla Global University focused on the contribution of the founders of the Birla Global University Late B.K.Birla and Late Sarala Birla in the field of art, culture and education .He also appreciated the efforts made by the faculty and staff members towards the growth of the University.
Delivering the vote of thanks Dr.B K Das, Registrar,BGU said that, it is a proud moment for all the members of BGU family as we are celebrating the 6th foundation day of Birla Global University along with Utkal Diwas. The ceremony was held in the university seminar hall was inaugurated by Sri Gadanayak with traditional lighting of lamp along with rendering of Saraswati Vandana followed by chanting the State Anthem “Bande Utkala Janani”.
