Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 31: The annual cultural festival ‘Moksh-2025’ featured a series of performances, competitions and award ceremonies organized at Shoolini University (SU) concluded today.
The opening event included a rap performance by Sonia Rapper Club, followed by the Dhawani Band from Shoolini University, engaging the audience with their musical set.
A traditional Bhangra and Natti performance added vibrancy to the evening, while the Saksham Dance Club entertained with a Bollywood dance sequence.
The Shoolini University Nati Club presented a traditional Himachali Nati dance, which received an enthusiastic response.
Nishay Tripathi was awarded the title of Mr Moksh, while Samiti Manta won the title of Ms Moksh 2025.
The Mr and Ms Moksh fashion show was judged by Aruna Mehta, Jyotika Dilaik and Rajat Sharma.
The Himalayan Queen contest, celebrating Himachali women aged 17 to 25, saw Shreshta win the title of Queen of the Himalayas and receive a cash prize of Rs 7500 and Lakmé gift voucher.
Sunita secured the runner-up position and was awarded with 5000 cash prize and Moto Shade gift.
The second day began with a Kavi Sammelan, featuring poets who presented their compositions to an engaged audience.
The Women of Substance Award, dedicated to Vandana Sharma’s legacy, was judged by Taruna Mehta and Shashi Julka.
Dr Aditi Sharma, Associate Professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, won the award and Rs 7,500, while Pooja Verma from the Department of Student Welfare (DSW) was the runner-up. She was also awarded with gift and cash prize Rs 5000, in the student category, Ranu from BBA won first prize with a cash award of Rs 7,500, while Kushi from Biotechnology secured the runner-up position and won Rs 5000 cash Prize.
Poonam Nanda, Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement at Shoolini University, was honored with the title of “Soul of Woman of Substance.”
The final day of Moksh 2025 started with the prize distribution ceremony, recognising contributions from various student committees and faculty coordinators.
Prem Bhatti received an award for excellence in photography.
The festival concluded with a rock performance by renowned singer Kutle Khan.
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