Saptatara launched at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

SURAT: A seven-day art and culture workshop 'Saptatara' was inaugurated at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) on Monday. Nearly 500 students from across the state are participating in the workshop, which will train them in seven different arts.
'Twamev Vidya', a collection of views of 100 educationalists of the country compiled by VNSGU vice-chancellor Daxesh Thakar, was launched at the event.The book was launched by chief guest of the event Purshottam Upadhyay, a veteran music composer and singer.
Veteran actor and Padma Shree awardee Upendra Trivedi was also present at the function. Apart from Upadhyay and Trivedi, experts like Paresh Raval, Markand Bhatt, and Sitanshu Yashshchandra will train the students in various faculties. Veteran journalist and poet Bhagwati Kumar Sharma and writer Ravindra Parekh will also share their knowledge with the participants.
Students will be trained in theatre, dance, writing, painting, music, garba and knowledge.