“Empowerment is about both women and men—it begins by honouring the goddess within.”
On September 25, 2025, Expert PU College, Kodialbail came alive with colour, tradition, and reflection as it hosted Navashakthi 2025—a celebration of inner strength and cultural heritage.
Chief Guest Dr. Supriya Hegde Aroor, Professor of Psychiatry at Father Muller Medical College, emphasized the need for balance within
A symbolic procession, harvest ritual, and the lighting of nine lamps by nine women marked the spirit of Navanarishakthi—honouring the nine forms of Goddess Parvathi including Dr. Supriya Hegde Aroor, Dr. Ushaprabha N. Nayak, Biology HOD Ms. Rashmi, lecturers Ms. Vidya Prabhu and Ms. Rajani, Kannada HOD Ms. Ramya Anil, Hindi lecturer Ms. Ashwini Pai, office staff Ms. Soumya, and admin staff Ms. Saritha—lit nine lamps symbolizing the nine avatars of Goddess Parvathi.
Dr. Ushaprabha N. Nayak urged students to face their inner asuras and embrace their strengths, while Prof. Narendra Nayak reminded them, “We are the best psychiatrists of our own lives.”
The cultural highlights included a dance drama showcasing Indian festivals and the elegant Ex-Vogue ramp walk, where Rishik and Shraddha Ajith were crowned Mr. and Ms. Ex-Vogue.The event concluded with a prize distribution, a festive lunch, and a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Ms. Bhuvaneshwari.
Navashakthi 2025 stood as a reminder that true celebration begins with self-awareness, strength, and unity.