Aarohi

Pioneered by the 1989 batch of VNIT, Aarohi today forms a central part of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology's cultural landscape.

Aarohi has been a longstanding hub of cultural activity in the Region, hosting multiple events, performances, and artists over its three-day schedule.

[3] With new additions every year, A La Danse, Cynosure, Pentathlon, Purple Haze, Abhivyakti, Art Conoscenza, Halla Bol, and Swarmanzar are the few signature competitions organized at every Aarohi.

The topic of the play coupled with amazing performances mean that the event has been a constant favourite at Aarohi, for audiences, participants, and jury alike.

Cynosure is the personality contest consisting of various rounds that test the character and composure of the participant, a jury panel composed of well-known celebrities like Minnie Rohilla (Aarohi 2018) and Devika Singh (Aarohi 2019) coupled with a suspenseful and exciting grand finale ensure that this event remains a fan favourite.

Aarohi has donated to various NGOs such as Baba Amte's Anandvan, Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi, Shraddhananda Anathalaya, Sweekar, CAFE[5] and Kritadnyata and continues this practice of social responsibility.

Some of the famous performers from the previous editions include Euophoria & Kenny Sebastian (2016); Papon (Spring 2017); The Local Train & Zakir Khan (Fall 2017); Naalayak, Kanan Gill & Seezi (2018); Sachet-Parampara & Aakash Gupta (2019).

Aarohi has also shown support for local culture by hosting performance of artists like Avadhoot Gupte, Mahesh Kale, Swapnil Bandodkar etc.