Chandigarh, 3 March: The Department of Punjabi at Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women organised a Punjabi Calligraphy workshop to commemorate International Mother Language Day. The workshop was conducted as a pre-event activity for the forthcoming one-day interdisciplinary national seminar dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, scheduled to be held on 11 March 2026.
The workshop was conducted by Dr. Jatinder Singh, Assistant Professor, PGGC-11, Chandigarh. Dr. Singh acquainted students with the fundamental techniques, stylistic nuances, and practical dimensions of Punjabi calligraphy. Through hands-on guidance, he enabled participants to appreciate the aesthetic richness and cultural depth of the art form. Nearly 60 students from various departments of the college participated enthusiastically, reflecting a keen interest in preserving and promoting linguistic and cultural heritage.
Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma underscored the profound significance of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, highlighting his supreme sacrifice for the protection of faith and human rights. She also emphasised the importance of International Mother Language Day in fostering linguistic diversity and cultural identity. She lauded the initiative as a meaningful and enriching academic endeavour that nurtures both scholarship and cultural consciousness.