I am Hinaba Sarvaiya, a lecturer at Government Arts College, Talaja, Bhavnagar. In this blog, I’m sharing insights from the presentations made by Semester 5 students on the works of William Golding.
This was the first presentation experience for these students in Semester 5, and many of them took the initiative to create detailed PowerPoint presentations. Among those who stood out were Sagar Chavada, Sejad Chokiya, Mihir Desai, Bholu Makvana, and Raju Baraiya. Each student selected a different work by William Golding, and their presentations effectively conveyed the essence of his writings.
I appreciate the effort each student put into their presentations; your hard work is commendable, and I encourage you to keep it up!
While the presentation was a compulsory part of the course, it's important to note that some students did not participate, perhaps due to a lack of understanding of the benefits. I hope to see more students engaging in future presentations, as these experiences are valuable for both learning and personal growth.
Below is an embedded presentation created by the students.
I am Hinaba Sarvaiya, a lecturer at Government Arts College, Talaja, Bhavnagar. I am excited to share this blog, which is about our virtual Teachers' Day celebration in the Department of English. As part of this unique event, students created video lectures, which were then uploaded to their YouTube channels.
The great teacher is not the man who supplies the most facts, but the one in whose presence we become different people.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson, American philosopher and poet
On September 5th, we celebrate Teachers' Day in honour of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Our college students celebrated Teachers' Day through both traditional classroom teaching and in virtual mode.
In this age of technology, sharing knowledge is no longer limited to physical interactions. With virtual platforms, we can engage a wider audience.
One of the exciting developments is the integration of the New Education Policy (NEP), which introduces students to a new system and syllabus. For instance, B.A. Semester 3 students are now studying a paper on "Digital Skills," where they learn how to create a blog, work with webcams, edit videos, and even start a YouTube channel. These skills are becoming essential in today's tech-driven world.
This year, the Department of English at Government Arts College, Talaja, Bhavnagar, decided to celebrate Teachers' Day virtually. Students made short lecture videos and uploaded them to their YouTube channels. Many students from Semester 3 and 5 participated, marking their first experience celebrating Teachers' Day in this innovative way.
Here, I am sharing their video lectures. Enjoy their efforts and creativity!
Our college students celebrate Teacher's Day to take on the role of teachers and conduct lectures in the classroom. Here are some glimpses of the event...
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”
– Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci’s quote beautifully captures the essence of art, suggesting that painting communicates emotions visually, like poetry for the eyes, while poetry evokes emotions inwardly, much like a painting for the soul. Both art forms deeply connect with human experience.
In this blog I shared my experience of visiting an international art exhibition which was based on Lord Krishna's Paintings. This remarkable exhibition, organised by the Shree Khodidas Parmar Art Foundation of Mahuva, Bhavnagar in collaboration with Model School Talaja, Bhavnagar, three days from August 15 to 17, 2024.
So, first briefly know about the who is Khodidas Parmar?
About Khodidas Parmar:-
Khodidas Parmar, a disciple of Somalal Shah, was renowned for his Bhatigal-styled work and dedication to preserving Gujarat's folk art. An artist and scholar, he authored award-winning books on Saurashtra and Kutch's arts. His works are part of prestigious collections, and his legacy continues to inspire traditional Indian art. And further information you can click here to find the another blog link when I was in Department student at that time Dilip Barad sir give to Sunday Reading task to write about the visiting a Khodidas Parmar art gallery at Bhavnagar.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, students and staff from Government Arts College Talaja, along with myself, had the privilege of visiting the International Lord Krishna's Painting Exhibition held at Model School in Talaja, Bhavnagar."
The exhibition was a vibrant display of artistry, with paintings from numerous talented artists showcased in an international setting. Each piece was centered around the life and legend of Lord Krishna, offering a visual journey from his childhood to his adult life. The artists brilliantly captured the essence of Krishna's life, portraying scenes that ranged from his playful mischief as a child to his profound wisdom and divinity as an adult.
One of the most striking aspects of the exhibition was the use of colour. The paintings were brought to life through a stunning array of colours, from soft pastels that conveyed the innocence of Krishna’s childhood to bold, vibrant hues that depicted the power and majesty of his adult life. Artists used a variety of mediums, including oil paints, watercolours, and acrylics, each adding its unique texture and depth to the artwork. The meticulous blending of colours created a mesmerising effect, making the scenes appear almost lifelike. The wonderful use of colour in each painting not only enhanced the visual appeal but also deepened the emotional connection with the viewer.
As I walked through the exhibition, it felt as though each painting told a story—an episode from the life of Krishna. The detailed brushstrokes, vivid colours, and deep symbolism in the artwork brought the ancient tales to life, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the divine narrative. It was not just an exhibition but a spiritual experience, where the life of Lord Krishna was relieved through the eyes of the artists.
The exhibition also provided an opportunity for art lovers to own a piece of this divine art. Many of the paintings were available for purchase, and it was heartening to see so many being sold. The sight of art enthusiasts, from young children to elderly visitors, engaging with the paintings was truly inspiring. The exhibition successfully brought together people from different walks of life, all united by their love for art and devotion to Lord Krishna.
At the exhibition, we had the opportunity to see Khodidas Parmar's paintings prominently displayed in framed posters. These works captured his unique artistic style and deep connection to Gujarat's folk traditions, adding a special touch to the event's cultural atmosphere.
The International Lord Krishna's Painting Exhibition was more than just an art show; it was a celebration of cultural heritage, devotion, and artistic excellence.
Glimpses of Visiting:-
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Selfie Corner
I sincere thanks to Shri Khodidas Parmar Art Foundation and Model School Talaja to organised art exhibition, resulted in an unforgettable event that left a lasting impression on everyone who attended.
He was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, widely viewed as one of the most prestigious academic posts in the world. Wikipedia
Video -1 : Solar System :-
Video-2 :Our Picture of The Universe by Stephen Hawking:-
On 20/04/24 the Department of English, Government Arts College, Talaja organised the activity for B.A. first year students which are based on Environmental Studies as part of a syllabus. In Nowadays everyday Life we face many problems that are seen in ecological. such as what kind of relationship between nature and man, the crisis facing nature in today's time, the destruction of forests, Climate Change ect..
In this blog based on Active Learning classroom activity by the students. but while studying nature, the students presented their presentations by sitting under a neem tree with the idea of doing this activity in the lap of nature.
Concepts of ecology , the students had to write poetry keeping the element of nature in the center in their creative writing. The purpose of these activities is to make a creative corner strong. Many students participated in poetry writing here is a names of participates,
Parmar Krishnaraj,
Miral Joshi,
Purvarajsinh Sarvaiya,
Dhara Bhandari,
Nidhi Chauhan,
Mitalba Rathod,
Rajee Bhammar and
Mittal Baraiya.
List of Poems
વૃક્ષની વેદના
અરે ઓ ! મતલબી માણસો મને પાણી તો પાતા જાવ;
પાણી ન દયો તો તમારી સારી આશા તો દેતા જાવ.
આ ગરમી માં મને થોડી હિંમત તો દેતા જાવ;
હિંમત ન દયો તો મને માન તો આપી દેતા જાવ.
જીવનની અમુક પળ તો મારી સાથે વિતાવતા જાવ;
પળ નય તો આ પક્ષી નો કલરવ તો સાંભળતા જાવ.
મારી આ નાજુક હાલત ને થોડો ટેકો તો આપતા જાવ;
ટેકો નય તો પક્ષી માટે કુંડા તો ટિંગાડ તા જાવ.
તમે અહીંયા થોડો આરામ તો કરતા જાવ;
આરામ નહિ તો તમારા આડવિત્રા બાળક ને તો મૂકતા જાવ.
બસ બસ મારી આટલી વેદના ને તો સંભળતા જાવ;
અરે ઓ ! મતલબી માણસો મારી વેદના ને તો અનુભવતા જાવ.
-પૂર્વરાજસિંહ પી.સરવૈયા
Roll no 23
સૂર્યનું અભિમાન
મનુષ્યની જીવનની જ્યોત હું છું, તો મરણ જ્યોત પણ હું જ છું.
મારા થકી પ્રકાશિત થાય છે વિશ્વ,મારા થકી અંધકારમય બને છે વિશ્વ,
મારા થકી ખીલી ઉઠે છે ફૂલો,મારા થકી કરમાય પણ જાય છે ફૂલો.
હું જ તમને ઠંડીથી બચાવું,હું જ તમને ગરમીથી તપાવું છું,
મારા પ્રકાશથી મનુષ્યની આંખો ખૂલે છે,તો મારા જ પ્રકાશથી મનુષ્યની આંખો બંધ પણ થાય છે.
મનુષ્ય નમસ્કાર કરે છે,તો હું ચમત્કાર છું,
મારો ઉદય એ આરંભ,ક્યાંક મારો ઉદય એ અંત પણ હોય.
જેમ મારી નજીક કોઈ નથી આવતું,તેમ મારાથી કોઈ દૂર નથી જાતું,
મારાથી મનુષ્ય સુખ ભોગવે છે,તો મારાથી દુઃખ પણ ભોગવે છે.
મનુષ્યની જીવન જ્યોત હું છું,તો મરણ જ્યોત પણ હું જ છું.
-K.M.Parmar
Roll no: 16
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિહારી
પ્રકૃતિના ખોળે રહીને
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિરખી છે.
પ્રકૃતિને સોળે કળા એ ખીલતા
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિરખી છે.
નદી,ઝરણુ,ઉપવન,પહાડ સાથે
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિરખી છે.
સુંદર નભ અને આ દરિયો
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિરખી છે.
સુરજ સાથે ચંદ્ર શીતળ તેમા પણ
ટમટમતા તારા સાથે
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિરખી છે.
જગતની આ રચના કરનાર હે “ઈશ"
મે પ્રકૃતિને નિરખી છે.
-R.N.Bhammar
Roll No. 03
वृक्ष की कहानी
कोई इन वृक्षो से तो पूछे,
कैसे सबके सामने खड़ा रहा जाए ?
दुनिया उसको कटाए,
पर फिर भी दुनिया के सामने कैसे अपना प्यार जताए ।
हें मनुष्य तु उसे पत्थर मारे,
फिर भी वह तेरी भूख को वारें,
तेरी छाया बनके वो खड़ा,
फिर भी तु उसके लिए कितनो से लड़ा ?
किसी का घर तो किसी का होंसला,
तुने तो उसे न समझने का बनाया फेसला ।
तेरी नज़र बदल वो है तेरा सबसे बड़ा रिश्तेदार,
कभी तो तुम भी बन लिया करो उसके साथीदार ।
तेरे आंगन में खड़ा,
तुने कब उसे दिया पानी का घड़ा।
तेरे लिए वह तरस गया,
तुने उसपे कभी प्यार न जताया।
तेरे स्वार्थने उसको काटा,
पैसों के लिए तुने उसको बांटा।
तेरे जीवन का वह सहारा,
तुने उसपे लिए ही कहर बरसाया ।
-D.R.Bhandari
Roll Number: 04
एक पेड की दास्तान
अपने आँगन मे लगे उस पेड को, मैं अक्सर देखा करती हूँ, जैसे बाते कर रहा हो मुझसे।
मुझसे, वो मेरे हि हाल पूछ रहा हो ! कभी वो झूम कर हसता, तो मैं मुस्कुरा देती, कभी उसका खामोश होना मुझे खामोश कर देता ।।
फिर भी मन कई बार यह सवाल करता हैं, आखिर क्या वजह होगी इस बात की ? कि अपनी शाखाओं पर उसने कई नाजुक पत्ती को अभी तक संभाल कर रखा है !
इतने सर्द मौसम में, जहाँ सारे पेड़ सूख गए,
वो हल्की तेज हवाओं में कैसे बेफिक्र लहरा रहा है…!!!
शायद ये पेड़ अभी भी मुझे कुछ कहना चाह रहा है…
-MIRAL .P. JOSHI
Roll no. 09
स्वार्थ की माया
कुदरत ने बनाया, तुने न बचाया ।
वृक्ष ही तेरा जीवन, उसकी छाया तेरा कवन।। १
तेरे जन्मो का सहारा, तुने उसे न संवारा ।
वृक्ष की वेदना, तुजसे न संभलना ।।२
तुने उसको कांटा, उसने तुजको सुख बांटा ।।३
शितलता, तो कभी खाना तुझको दिया।
तु कभी उसके लिए न जिया ।।४
तुने उसको मार दिया, तुझे तो उसने सब कुछ दिया ।
फिर भी तुने उसको कभी आशिर्वाद न दिया।।५
यह है, तेरे स्वार्थ की माया तुने कांटी उसकी काया।।६
-N.J.Chauhan
Roll number : 07
"હે કુદરત!"
હે કુદરત! તુ શું છો?
તું સોનેરી સવાર ને
તુજ શીતળ રાત
તું લીલુડી ધરતી ને
તુજ નીલુ આભ
તું છો સમુદ્ર ને
તુજ સમુદ્ર ની માછલી
તું પક્ષીનો કલરવ ને
તુજ સિંહ ની દહાડ
તું છો ઝાડ ને
એનું લીલું પાન
તું છો પર્વત ને
તું જ નદી નું વહેતું ઝરણું
તું છો મારું ઘર ને
તું જ મારું જીવન
તું જ મારું જીવન ને
તું જ મારો અંત
હે કુદરત! તું છો મારા મા ને
હું વસું છું તારા માં
-Mittal Baraiya
Every student has written a nice poem. Words fall short of your efforts. Now keep writing…
Another activity was to make a video of the feeling of a Banyan tree poem by Dilip Chitre. Two students participated in this activity. Sanjana made a video on William Wordsworth's poem Daffodils. Nicely edited, appropriate images and well presented.
Watch the Daffodils poem recitation video
Miral made a video on the poem Felling of the Banyan Tree Written by DIlip Chitre. Nice interpretation, well presented, good editing. Keep Doing…
Many students also participated in the third activity which was to draw a picture with nature as the center. Students names who are participate,
Miral,
Rajee,
Sanjana,
Mansi,
Akta.
Well Draw, Keep Doing…
To make this activity successfull, thanks to Miral Joshi (Sem II student) for hosting the events. Special thanks to the head of English department Dr.Purvi madam. Special thanks to Nishtha madam who joined us in this activity, Thanks to all Dear students who made the presentation, This Activity would not have been successful without you and all the students who joined as a Listener. Keep up the enthusiasm.
