The Opening Ceremony of the Renovated Siddha Auditorium was held on 16th March 2026 with great celebration. The Respected Vice Chancellor Prof.S.Srisatkunarajah graced the occasion as the
Chief Guest. The program commenced at 9.00 a.m. with a special pooja at the Sri Siththy Vinayagar Temple of the Faculty. Following the ritual, the Vice Chancellor performed the Akasthiyar Vanakam, after which the renovated auditorium was officially declared open by the Vice Chancellor.
Then Students presented the Akasthiyar Vanakam, and all distinguished guests joined in the lighting the traditional oil lamp. Mr. Sarveswara Iyer Padmanaban, the Dean of Hindu Studies offered his blessings, followed by the Dean’s welcome address. After that the Vice Chancellor addressed the gathering, sharing his valuable thoughts and vision for the Faculty. The Former Student Union President and the Present Student Union President also delivered heartfelt speeches, expressing their gratitude to the Vice Chancellor for ensuring the renovation was completed within a short period after 4 decades.
The event was further enriched by vibrant student performances, including singing, welcome dancing, keyboard recitals, speeches, and poetry. The Assistant Registrar of the Faculty delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of all who made the ceremony a success. Special appreciation was extended to the Engineering Services Division/ UoJ for their outstanding commitment and efficiency in completing the work within a remarkably short period under their supervision. The program concluded with a fellowship lunch, marking the successful completion of this memorable event.
