Friendship Day Celebrations in Ujjain: Highlighting the Importance of Friendship

On Friendship Day, Ujjain witnessed a series of events celebrating the bond of friendship across the city. A reunion of the 1980 alumni batch of Government Madhav College saw a tree plantation drive and a sharing of personal and professional stories among the members. Meanwhile, at Shri Madhav Club, members of the Madhav Swimming Group performed Surya Namaskar, chanted yoga mantras, and planted saplings, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a positive and supportive friendship. Additionally, Arya Samaj's weekly satsang emphasized the importance of friendship in times of crisis, highlighting its role as a supporting and nurturing relationship.

Key Takeaways:

• The 1980 alumni batch of Government Madhav College organized a reunion, tree plantation drive, and a sharing of personal and professional stories among the members, with Vikram University V-C Prof Arpan Bhardwaj and Dr R.B. Mittal, senior professor of Madhav College, in attendance.
• Shri Madhav Club's members, led by coordinator Dr Sandeep Chaurasia and secretary Kailash Maheshwari, organized a yoga session, Surya Namaskar, and a tree plantation drive, with Patron Mangilal Baheti and veteran physician Dr Sudhir Gawarikar stressing the importance of genuine friendship.
• Arya Samaj's satsang highlighted the role of friendship in times of crisis, with Acharya Jeevan Prakash emphasizing that there is no emotional attachment, and Acharya Dharmdev stating that a friend who does not support in times of need is not a true friend.
• Dr G.K. Nagar, senior pathologist, presided over the event, praising Arya Samaj's contributions to religion, culture, and education.
• Art of Coffee alsoorganised a special event on Friendship Day, where members enjoyed music with coffee, highlighting the importance of friendship.

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• Ujjain: This Friendship Day was marked by multiple events throughout the city, ranging from reunions, tree plantation drives, and yoga on Sunday. ([1])
• A reunion of the 1980 alumni batch of Government Madhav College saw a tree plantation drive on the campus. Vikram University V-C Prof Arpan Bhardwaj and Dr R.B. Mittal, the then senior professor of Madhav College, were welcomed by Satyendra Shrivastava, Pradeep Kavadiya, and Amit Shrivastava. In the programme, all the members share details about their personal as well as professional lives. Principal Prof Kalpana Singh welcomed the 1980 batch alumni. At Shri Madhav Club, members of the Madhav Swimming Group did Surya Namaskar in the morning with the chanting of yoga mantra and planted saplings. They also took an oath to let there be no bitterness in friendship and to stay together in happiness and sorrow. Sunil Kachhway said that the programme was organised under the guidance of coordinator Dr Sandeep Chaurasia and the club's secretary Kailash Maheshwari. Patron Mangilal Baheti and veteran physician Dr Sudhir Gawarikar said that friendship is not a compromise but a feeling. Acharya Jeevan Prakash said in the weekly satsang of Arya Samaj that there is no limit in the relationship of a friend, and there is no emotional attachment. When all relations fail, a friend supports you and holds your hand. Acharya Dharmdev said that a friend who does not help in times of crisis is not a friend. While presiding, senior pathologist Dr G.K. Nagar said that Arya Samaj has always been a pioneer in the field of religion, culture, and Gurukul education. Art of Coffee also organised a special event where the importance of friendship was highlighted. Host Avinash Surana said that friends enjoyed music with coffee. Copyright 2025 Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com. ([2])