17th Symposium on Earthquake Engineering

Spandan: from the heart of India

India has been home to a vast cultural heritage. Originating from the first civilizations, we are one of the most diverse and rich cultures in the world. Our country is endowed with a variety of classical, folk and modern music and dance forms. On the occasion of 17SEE, the department will bring to you various presentations of music and dance through research scholars and other artists. This event aims to expose the rich culture of India to the international and national delegates, and provide a fun-filled break between the long technical sessions.

Jugal Bandi: Divyansh Harshit Srivastava & Surjeet Singh

Divyansh Harshit Srivastava

Indian Classical Santoorist Composer & Vocalist

Follower of “Sopori Sufiyana Gharana”
Performances: SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan New Delhi, Hariwallabh Sangeet Sammelan Punjab and many more.
Some Prizes he bags: Sangeet Natak Acedamy Lucknow (junior) -1^st Prize, Hariwallabh Sangeet Pratiyogita (Senior) 1^st prize, Sangeet Natak Acedamy Lucknow (senior) -1^st prize, Akhil Bhartiya Sangeet pratiyogita` Yamuna Nagar -1^st prize

Surjeet Singh

The Grand disciple of Padma Sri Ustad Alla Rakha Khan

Follower of PUNJAB GHARANA.
Awarded with 11 gold national awards and many state level music competitions.
He has been learning tabla since last 8 Years From his Guru his Mentor USTAD JOGINDER SINGH who is the senior disciple of of USTAD ALLA RAKHA KHAN (PUNJAB GHARANA).
He wants to take Indian classical percussion music to whole world and also in research field.

Smriti Singh

Disciple of Dr. Anju Munjal and Smt. Shashwati Mandal, Gwalior Gharana
Part of Indian Idol 2016
Part of 'Gaata Rahe Mera Dil' show on Doordarshan
Worked with Radio City FM

Devasthali is an organization, comprising of a bunch of youths. Devasthali is a synonym for ‘Devabhoomi’ that means ‘Land of God’ which is another term used for Uttarakhand.
A team of young creators and artists striving to save the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand, welcomes and practices every idea which helps the CULTURE and LANGUAGE grow.

Shiva Choudhary

Indian idol contestant
(Top 20)
Haryanvi & Punjabi singer

Sangeet Mandli

A group of students who pursue music to communicate feelings of joy, devotion, and sometimes tension before the exams. When they combine together, the divinity is unparalleled. The Mandli has performed on Bhawan Days, Janmashtami, and many other events.

Natyabrahma

Team Natyabrahma is presenting the prayer dance. This form of dance is a way of expressing thankfulness by worshipping and celebrating the Lord. Team Natyabrahma consists of trained and passionate classical dancers.

Devi

Devi is a trained classical dancer currently pursuing Ph.D. in Transportation Systems, IIT Roorkee. Dance enhances her emotions and acts like a tether to her imaginative world.