Muthamizh Vizha ’25 - An Overview By SJC

“Engum Tamizh, Ethilum Tamizh, Endrum Tamizh,” as the proverb goes, Tamil grows strong, and Muthamizh Vizha grows stronger with each passing year. And this year marks the 50th anniversary of TMFA, making MTV ‘25 both glorious and golden. The General Secretaries of TMFA, Rahul and Subiksha took the lead in conducting the event with the help of their club advisor Dr.J.Anbazhagan Vijay.

The ever-uplifting event was conducted for 2 days, following its predecessor’s footsteps, bringing in students—no, artists—from various colleges to showcase their mastery in various forms of art. The golden event also brought home the alumni of our college, the artists of the past, and the members of previous boards back to the campus to once again relive the moments and sink into their legacy.

1

On the 10th of October, 2025, our college was brimming with a surreal glow, partially due to the serene sunlight beaming through the leaves and mostly due to the festive vibe spreading amongst the students, faculty, and even the little puppies I saw on the pathway.

As too many happy events cannot happen at the same place, the events were spread throughout the college campus; many happened at the main building, a few at the open auditorium, and even fewer special events happened at the auditorium.

And what can be more special than Muthamizh Vizha's special “Pattimandram”? In the presence of Sentamizhsudar S. Sivakumar, a debate on the topic, “Should Tamil literature be studied and followed or be read and enjoyed?” was conducted. Over a heated but humorous flow of exchanges between the participants, the result was given in favour of team “To be studied and followed.”

2

On the other side of the campus, at Rudra Block, the musicophiles were having a field day. Be it classical, western, hip hop, or anything in between, contestants from different colleges were giving their all in the Solo Singing Competition and we, the audience, were enjoying it to the fullest. It was followed by a specialized music quiz. Spoiler alert: I racked my last three brain cells but still couldn't find the answers, but the participants did an amazing job at finding the answers by following the rhythms of their heart.

As the quote goes, “Music is the soul, and dance is the body. Why would one exist without the other?” And who am I to separate the inseparables? At the alumni auditorium, a solo dance competition took place, and to say that the contestants rocked the stage would be an understatement! With a balanced amount of craze and grace, the contestants devoured the competition!

“Iyal, Isai, Nadagam” are the essence of Muthamizh Vizha. As “Isai” was covered prior, let us now enter the world of “Iyal” and “Nadagam.” The Tamil literature events were predominantly conducted in the main building. Starting from elocution, poetry writing, and cine quiz to mono acting and drama. Participants from colleges like NIT Trichy, GCE Salem, Sastra, KCT and others were competing with valiant spirit against each other.

3

On a separate note, at the open auditorium, events such as paper dressing and silambam took place. The participants recreated various fictional as well as historical figures using just papers and their imaginations. Notably, the goddess Amman and a character from the movie Kantara were beautifully crafted and brought to life with just the paper and DIY equipment. This just goes to show that with just a bit of creativity, even the everyday paper can be turned into exquisite art.

Time marches fast, they say, but I would like to add more. Time marches fast not because it wants to leave the past behind but because it is far too excited for the future to wait. And so the next day rolled, faster than I imagined and far exceeding my expectations.

Events such as DUMB-C, poetic art, and face painting were conducted in the classrooms, where students buzzing with enthusiasm participated and won a great many events. Notably, GCE Salem and Sastra were going neck to neck in terms of win rate, but instead of the expected dramatic enmity, there was only healthy rivalry and friendly banters among them.

4

As the sun reached high up in the sky, the competitive events came to a close, and the afternoon was reserved for maximizing the enjoyment of the participants, organizers, and faculties. Our beloved friends from Tamil Mandram performed Silambam in the open auditorium, making the crowd go wild with excitement. There was no shortage of screams and whistles, though in moderation to not be a disturbance to others.

To calm the raging tempest that the crowd was, there was a need for something soothing, something ethereal, something soul-touching, and as the Bible says, “Ask and you shall receive,” we were given the chance to bask ourselves in the heavenly vocals, melodious instrumentals, and surreal vibe brought by our own team MUFX. Their performance not only calmed the crowd but also healed and energized our spirits.

5

And that energy didn't go unused. For what happened next drained every single bit of our energy. In a good way, of course, as we were doing our best to control ourselves from jumping and shouting from the adrenaline-boosting performance done by our Eliminators. They didn't just dance, they had a story to tell, a story that people listened to and resonated with. Their dance was not just a set of movements but a movement amongst the students, art at its finest!

Time is relative, Albert Einstein said, and how true can you be, Einstein? What felt like just a minute seemed to have gone for two days, and as the sun started to set and an orange glow filled the campus, it was time for the beginning of the end. And so the award ceremony started with expectations and bated breaths. Participants from different colleges, including our own won many prizes but none came closer to the two behemoths, GCE Salem and Sastra.

6

The two colleges managed to bag one prize after the other and were almost on a stalemate. It is to be noted that GCE Salem has the history of being the overall title winner of Muthamizh Vizha for a whopping 7 times and on the other hand, Sastra was the dark horse, rising from the shadows when no one expected it. The countdown began for the big reveal. Prayers were whispered and nails were bitten, but nothing was as loud as the silence that came with the ending of the countdown. “The overall title winner is…GCE Salem,” and all hell broke loose. Tears of joy and cries of happiness could be seen on stage, as GCE Salem managed to win the trophy for the 8th time.

Even when the winner takes it all, the loser doesn't have to fall, and embodying this spirit, the students of GCE Salem displayed a stunning amount of sportsmanship by sharing the trophy with the students of Sastra, ironing out the bond made out of rivalry with mutual respect and admiration.

7

On a special note, all the events conducted were covered, recorded, reported, and now written by team SJC, for we work tirelessly to keep everyone informed and interested.

And with that, the grand event of Muthamizh Vizha ’25 came to a close, forever etching its name in the memories of all those who attended

Credits:

Patron: Dr. K. Manonmani, Principal of GCT

Staff In-charge: Dr. M. Kalpana

Editor in Chief: Mathimalar V (IT 23-27)

Article prepared by: Sivasiddharth S S (MECH 23-27)

Credits to Entire Reporting Desk ‘25 and Photographers’ Desk ‘25.