Jalandhar May 12 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- A solemn and heartfelt tribute ceremony was organized at Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar to commemorate the 14th death anniversary of Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji. Faculty members, staff, and students gathered to offer floral tributes and remember her remarkable legacy of compassion, cultural vision, and dedication to the promotion of fine arts and education.
On this occasion, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson of Apeejay Education and Apeejay Stya & Svran Group and Chancellor of Apeejay Stya University, paid rich tribute to Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji and described her as an embodiment of kindness, grace, and unwavering commitment. She stated that Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji was a visionary woman far ahead of her time, whose deep passion for music, dance, and the fine arts inspired Dr. Stya Paul Ji to establish Rajeshwari Kala Sangam. Today, that vision has flourished into a vast educational and cultural legacy that continues to preserve India’s rich artistic heritage while empowering younger generations through modern education.
Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra said, “The truest homage we can offer to Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji is to nurture creativity with sensitivity and purpose
Expressing her thoughts on the occasion, Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra said, “The truest homage we can offer to Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji is to nurture creativity with sensitivity and purpose. Her vision was not merely to preserve the arts, but to make them a living force capable of shaping compassionate, culturally aware, and confident individuals. At Apeejay, we remain committed to transforming that vision into a vibrant reality through every artistic and academic endeavour undertaken by our institution.”
Dr. Dhingra further remarked that the institution’s faculty members, many of whom are distinguished performing artists at national and international platforms, continue to uphold and strengthen the artistic ideals envisioned by Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji through their meaningful contributions to the world of fine arts.
The programme also featured a soulful musical tribute presented by students of the Department of Music under the guidance of Cultural Coordinators Dr. Arun Mishra and Dr. Amita Mishra. The students rendered some of the favourite devotional compositions of Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji, creating an atmosphere of reverence and emotional remembrance.
The ceremony concluded with faculty members and staff offering floral tributes and paying their heartfelt respects to the cherished memory of Mrs. Rajeshwari Paul Ji.