Gorakhpur: The campus of Maharana Pratap Mahavidyalaya, Jungle Dhoosar, resonated with the spirit of learning, culture and nationalism on the occasion of Basant Panchami. The day witnessed a blend of Saraswati Puja and celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, conveying the message that education goes beyond textbooks to nurture national consciousness and moral values.Students, teachers and staff offered prayers to Goddess Saraswati. Dressed in yellow attire, the participants created a vibrant and devotional atmosphere, reaffirming the relevance of India’s age-old knowledge traditions among the youth. Addressing the gathering, principal Manish Kumar Tripathi said education becomes truly eaningful only when it serves society and the nation. He emphasised that the institution aims not only for academic excellence but also for character building and value-based education.TNN