Kuruksastra

At SASTRA University, we students came together to form Upahaar, a club with a mission to help those in need. "Upahaar" means ‘Gift’ in Hindi and ‘Help’ in Malayalam. Each month, we visit orphanages, old age homes, government schools, and special care facilities, bringing them essential items like books, clothes, and utensils. The joy on their faces when they receive these gifts is truly heartwarming.

When we visit children, their faces light up with joy and curiosity. Initially shy, they soon invite us to play, and we share moments of pure happiness, creating lasting memories. Similarly, when we visit the elderly, they welcome us with warmth and affection, treating us like their own grandchildren. Our visits mean the world to them, and the connection we share is deeply fulfilling.

To support our cause, we raise funds through events like Fun’d Pandrom during Kuruksastra, our annual cultural fest. Faculty members also contribute, helping us provide for those in need.

Through Upahaar, we’ve discovered that service is not just about giving material gifts but about sharing love, care, and compassion. Every visit reminds us of the profound impact of kindness. Upahaar is more than a club; it’s a movement of giving, love, and human connection.

Let’s continue to make a difference, one small act of kindness at a time!

Reach out to us on Instagram @ks_upahaar

Whether it be the moves which would make Michael Jackson cry for joy in heaven(or wherever he is) or the chime of anklets as Bharatanatyam dancers full of finesse gliding across the stage, dance at Kuruksastra has always been a study of contrasts. All the feet tapping and jaw dropping moves are put to test in an event where east meets the west,where the best compete and offer wholesome entertainment at packed auditorium

Do you think that your strength lies in being able to impress people with oratory skills, intellectual abilities or being comical verbally? If you can do anyone of the above, English literary events at KS are your thing.

A conglomeration of events, each different and testing various nuances of the English language, like JAM, dumb charades, shipwreck and debate attract huge crowds at KS each year, not to forget the quizzes, offer an opportunity for everyone to enjoy and compete.

The Hindi literary events at KS include fiery debates on subjects that can make it as tense as parliament sessions . Antakshari tests the music knowledge of the participants so thoroughly that audiences are left wondering how many songs Bollywood really has. A quiz about our country in the national language to test the mettle of the participants is a favourite.

Tamil events range from the movie quiz, which tests participants’ knowledge on our very own Kollywood to the popular “Pattimandram” (debate) which brings to the fore breathtaking exchanges of ideas.

KS also has its own version of the popular “Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru”, popularly known as KPY, a stand-up comedy event which promises plenty of laughter and is extremely popular among contestants and audiences alike. A chance to have fun and compete with the best in the business.

So, why wait?

"Vaanga kalakitu ponga".

If theatre provides a melange of emotions, and literary events provide intellectual entertainment, then arts is the one which adds colour to Kuruksastra. Paste out your creativity in colours in collage, give a whole new dimension to the black and white world in pencil sketching and then shift from paper to the three dimensional world of modelling! With fingers moving across the canvas creating magic in the form of beautiful sketches and a swirl of paints, arts is where you bring images to life.

A language in its own, music is one of the most fiercely challenging clusters. For all the rock-music lovers and the passionate classical music listeners, this is the place to be. Spirits soar as blockbuster hits are belted out by college bands or instrumentalists entertain people with their rendition of classical melodies.