What's in a Name

What’s in a name ???

Nothing did you say?

Well, as far as fests are concerned, names are important —they have to be jazzy, lately, trendy, and reflective — and having some meaning, (however meaningless it may be) helps too.

Here’s a handy list of the best fests of Calcutta, along with what their names mean —

Antaragini (BHS):The fire within

Boscobeat (DBPC) : A rhythmic sofa organised by BOSCO

Cataclysm (AH) : Social Upheaval, a momentous & violent event marked by overwhelming upheaval and demolition

Concorde (CBS) : Harmonious Relations

Creations (LMG) : The act of bringing the world into ordered existence,

Jacosynthesis (SJ) : Formation of a cultural confluence by the union of Jacobeans.

Maitree ( MHS) : Friendship

Odyssey (BHS) : Journey into the unknown, an intellectual/spiritual wandering or quest.

Opus (SLS) : Great literary undertaking, musical composition.

Shrishti (SSY) : Creation

Udaan (SPHS) : Flight

Utkarshan (BSS) :

Wave (ABHS) : A movement sweeping large numbers in a common direction, a peak or climax of activity

Xavotsav (SXC) : Xavarian Style of Celebration

Zephyr (PM) : A gentle breeze

Zenith (NBG) : Culminating point, summit, apex, pinnacle acme, acropolis, climax

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