KRIVA ’26 – Student Cultural Fest was organized by SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, from 9th to 12th September 2026. The fest was organized as a vibrant platform for students to showcase their creativity, artistic talents, teamwork and cultural expression.

The fest brought together a wide range of cultural, creative, performing arts, recreational and competitive events. The programme provided students with opportunities to participate beyond the academic setting, encouraging confidence, collaboration, communication and healthy competition.

The four-day celebration commenced with the release of the KRIVA ’26 banner and a flash mob and continued with the formal inauguration, off-stage competitions, stage performances, creative activities, games, fashion events and a concluding prize distribution and DJ night.

DAY 1 – 9th September 2026

Inauguration of KRIVA ’26

The formal inauguration of KRIVA ’26 was held on 9th September 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Ishaavaasyam Auditorium, Manjushree Block, SDM University, Dharwad.

The programme was graced by Smt. Padmalatha Niranjan, Member Board of Governors, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Niranjan Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, and Shri Saketh Shetty, Deputy Medical Director, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, were also present.

The programme also featured Guests of Honour, Mrs. Sushravya Lokesh, Classical Dancer, Performer and Choreographer, and Ms. Sanjana S. C., Physiotherapist and Professional Singer. Their presence added cultural and artistic significance to the inauguration programme.

The inauguration marked the beginning of the main cultural events and set the tone for the creative and collaborative activities planned throughout the fest.

Off-Stage Events Judgment

On the same day, the judgment of the off-stage competitions was conducted at SDM College of Physiotherapy from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

The off-stage events included Photography, Reel Competition, Short Film, Memes, Sketching and Funny Adds.

Banner release and Flash mob

The KRIVA ’26 celebrations commenced with the release of the fest banner at approximately 4:30 PM at the college campus. The ceremony marked the official commencement of the cultural fest and created a sense of excitement and anticipation among the students and faculty members. The banner release was followed by an energetic flash mob performance, Dhol Tasha and Lezim, which further enhanced the festive atmosphere and set an enthusiastic tone for the cultural celebrations.

DAY 2 – 10th September 2026

The second day featured a series of entertaining and interactive cultural events conducted at Kalakshetra. The day provided students with opportunities to participate in music, acting, identification-based activities and group performances.

Time	Event	Venue
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Antakshari	Kalakshetra
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM	Pehchano Kaun??	Kalakshetra
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Ekaptra Abhinaya	Kalakshetra
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Physio Band	Kalakshetra
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Rhythm Riot	Kalakshetra
3:15 PM onwards	Rhythm Riot	Sur Sangam

DAY 3– 11th September 2026

The third day continued the cultural celebrations with a combination of creative activities, fun games, competitive events and stage performances. The events were conducted at the Physiotherapy College and Kalakshetra.

Time	Event	Venue
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Rangoli, Mehendi, Makeup	Physiotherapy College
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Fun Games	Physiotherapy College
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Circuit	Kalakshetra
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM	Physio Sharks	Kalakshetra
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Taal Fusion	Kalakshetra
3:00 PM onwards	Nritya Mahotsav	Sur Sangam

The range of activities on this day allowed students to express themselves through art, dance, music, recreation and team-based participation, contributing to an energetic and inclusive cultural atmosphere.

DAY 4 – 12th September 2026

The final day of KRIVA ’26 featured a diverse series of events, beginning with a Treasure Hunt and continuing with stage performances, creative competitions, fashion events and the concluding celebrations.

Time	Event	Venue
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM	Treasure Hunt	College Campus
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM	Open Mic	Kalakshetra
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Theater Tadka	Kalakshetra
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM	Crafted Couture	Kalakshetra
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM	Physio Band	Kalakshetra
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM	Royal Runway (Non-Theme)	Kalakshetra
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM	Royal Runway (Theme)	Kalakshetra
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Prize Distribution	Kalakshetra
6:00 PM onwards	DJ Night	Kalakshetra
8:30 PM onwards	Dinner

The Royal Runway events provided students with a platform to present their creativity and confidence through fashion and themed presentations. The day concluded with the prize distribution ceremony, followed by DJ Night and dinner, bringing the five-day cultural celebration to a memorable close.

Overall Coordination

The KRIVA ’26 Student Cultural Fest was coordinated under the guidance of the college administration, Principal, Dr.Sanjay Parmar, Vice Principal Dr. Rajeev Lal and the Cultural In- charges, Dr. Sudhir B, Dr. J. Elisha and Dr.Shreesha.

The successful conduct of the fest was supported by the active involvement of students, faculty members, organizers and volunteers, whose coordinated efforts contributed to the smooth execution of the various events.

Conclusion

KRIVA ’26 successfully provided a vibrant platform for students of SDM College of Physiotherapy to celebrate culture, creativity and talent. The fest brought together artistic expression, music, dance, theatre, games, digital creativity and fashion, enabling students to participate in a wide range of activities.

The four-day celebration encouraged teamwork, confidence, communication, creativity and healthy competition while strengthening camaraderie among students. The enthusiastic involvement of students, faculty members, organizers and volunteers contributed to the successful completion of KRIVA ’26 and made the Student Cultural Fest a memorable institutional event.