Patna: The annual cultural and techno fest Virasat 2026 at Patna Women’s College concluded on a high note on Saturday evening, as students danced and sang along to a live performance by playback singer Amit Mishra.
As Mishra rendered his popular song Bulleya, the college campus turned into an open-air concert arena, with students crowding the stage and celebrating for hours. The concert night, which began around 6 pm, formed the centrepiece of the closing ceremony of the three-day festival.
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The chief guest for the evening was Bihar Chief Secretary, Pratyaya Amrit, who said such platforms allowed students to remain rooted in their culture while expressing creativity. “Events like these help young people connect with their cultural identity and broaden their perspectives,” he said.
The special guest, Colonel Rahul Sharma, director of National Institute of Fashion Technology Patna, praised the students for their energy, innovation and leadership skills. He underlined the importance of cultural platforms in nurturing confidence and originality among young people.
Virasat 2026 featured a wide range of competitions over three days, blending tradition with technology. The folk song competition highlighted the diversity of Indian musical heritage, while the final round of the hackathon showcased students’ problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning and technical expertise. Street plays performed during the festival drew attention to social issues through sharp and engaging narratives.
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The closing ceremony also saw the distribution of prizes and merit scholarships to outstanding performers across events. Organisers said the festival aimed to provide a holistic platform where students could explore artistic expression alongside innovation and social awareness.
With music, applause and celebration echoing across the campus late into the night, Virasat 2026 drew to a close as one of the most vibrant editions of the college’s annual festival.
