THE TASTE OF YOUR HOMETOWNS : MAGIZHNAYAM'26

Join the 2022 batch "Astraea" as the conducting council kicks off an exciting journey inspired by the diverse flavours of your hometowns!

MAGHIZHNAYAM’26- The celebration began on a note of warmth and honour as the emcee extended a heartfelt welcome to the esteemed chief guests of the evening — Dr. T M Subba Rao, Principal of PSGIMSR; Dr. S. Shanthakumari, Head of the Department of Pathology; and Dr. Kamalraj S, Professor of General Surgery. Their gracious presence added prestige and pride to the occasion, setting the perfect tone for the festivities that followed.

It all started with an evocative orchestration by our talented fellow mates, drawing on our roots and cultural traditions. The orchestra played a wide range of classic Tamil radio hits, elevating the atmosphere. The songs had a mix of 90’s and trending hits. 

After the orchestra wrapped up, it was portfolio time—“the Desi Drip”. It was the moment everyone had been waiting for (and secretly stressing about).This event had created a cold war between the batches. Confident smiles, killer outfits, and that unmistakable ramp walk energy. Suddenly people turned into fashion week judges! The 25 batch —“Seraphis” — paid homage to iconic Indian cinema stars—think vintage glamour meets college budget. The 23 batch- “Aurelieus” came through with their own flavour of fashion storytelling. But “Zephyrus” (that’s the 24 batch, for those keeping score) straight-up stole the show and clinched the trophy.

When we speak about ethnicity there come the traditional games. The traditional games proved one thing: you can take the kid out of childhood, but the second you put a uriyadi or silambam in front of them, they’re eight years old again! 

It was obvious that the Uri Adi organisers were hitting some snags. Their initial plan wasn’t quite cutting it, and the stress was visible. What made it special, though, was watching security akka notice and offer her guidance. There was something really genuine about that moment—someone outside the organising committee seeing students trying hard and choosing to help. It reminded everyone watching that these events work because of collective effort, not just the people on stage. With her support, they pulled it together and Uri Adi finally began. 

The closure of the event was saved for the dance floor! Batches came together in a dazzling display of rhythm, colour, and energy, each performance more vibrant than the last.

As they say, Pongal is a festival of harvest — and here at MAGHIZHNAYAM’26, we harvested something far more precious: new bonds, the strength of teamwork, and an abundance of love.