RHYTHM’26

SAMANVAY•HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

October 23-24, 2026

DCRUST MAIN CAMPUS, MURTHAL

Celebrating Samanvay — uniting diverse cultures, languages, and art forms on one electrifying stage. Two unforgettable days of creative supremacy, unbridled talent, and star performances.

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SAMANVAY: HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

BATTLE OF BANDS

CLASSICAL DANCE

STREET THEATRE

RAP BATTLE

FOLK ORCHESTRA

UNITING CULTURES & TRADITIONS

FASHION SHOWCASE

SLAM POETRY

EDM STAR NIGHT

LIVE PAINTING

WESTERN GROUP DANCE

SAMANVAY: HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

BATTLE OF BANDS

CLASSICAL DANCE

STREET THEATRE

RAP BATTLE

FOLK ORCHESTRA

UNITING CULTURES & TRADITIONS

FASHION SHOWCASE

SLAM POETRY

EDM STAR NIGHT

LIVE PAINTING

WESTERN GROUP DANCE

SAMANVAY: HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

BATTLE OF BANDS

CLASSICAL DANCE

STREET THEATRE

RAP BATTLE

FOLK ORCHESTRA

UNITING CULTURES & TRADITIONS

FASHION SHOWCASE

SLAM POETRY

EDM STAR NIGHT

LIVE PAINTING

WESTERN GROUP DANCE

SAMANVAY: HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

BATTLE OF BANDS

CLASSICAL DANCE

STREET THEATRE

RAP BATTLE

FOLK ORCHESTRA

UNITING CULTURES & TRADITIONS

FASHION SHOWCASE

SLAM POETRY

EDM STAR NIGHT

LIVE PAINTING

WESTERN GROUP DANCE

SAMANVAY — HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

DCRUST MURTHAL

41 COMPETITIONS

DIVERSE ART FORMS ON ONE STAGE

70+ INSTITUTIONS

25,000+ FOOTFALL

MULTILINGUAL VOICES

2 HYPERCHARGED DAYS

NATIONAL JURIES

PRO NIGHT CELEBRITIES

SAMANVAY — HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

DCRUST MURTHAL

41 COMPETITIONS

DIVERSE ART FORMS ON ONE STAGE

70+ INSTITUTIONS

25,000+ FOOTFALL

MULTILINGUAL VOICES

2 HYPERCHARGED DAYS

NATIONAL JURIES

PRO NIGHT CELEBRITIES

SAMANVAY — HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

DCRUST MURTHAL

41 COMPETITIONS

DIVERSE ART FORMS ON ONE STAGE

70+ INSTITUTIONS

25,000+ FOOTFALL

MULTILINGUAL VOICES

2 HYPERCHARGED DAYS

NATIONAL JURIES

PRO NIGHT CELEBRITIES

SAMANVAY — HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

DCRUST MURTHAL

41 COMPETITIONS

DIVERSE ART FORMS ON ONE STAGE

70+ INSTITUTIONS

25,000+ FOOTFALL

MULTILINGUAL VOICES

2 HYPERCHARGED DAYS

NATIONAL JURIES

PRO NIGHT CELEBRITIES

7 COMPETITION TRACKS • 41 CURATED EVENTS

CHOOSE YOUR ARENA

Explore 41 flagship competitions across 7 official tracks, from high-stakes sonic battles and dance showdowns to fine arts sprints and fashion pageants.

012 Events

Special Events

Personality, pageant & showcases of India's diverse folk culture

Mr. & Ms. Rhythm

Rang-e-Bharat (Folk Culture of India)

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0211 Events

Music & Sonic Battles

Classical ragas, rap battles, western solos & live band showdowns

Battle of Bands

Rap Battle

Classical Vocal Solo

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036 Events

Dance Universe

Classical abhinaya, folk heritage & electrifying western crews

Classical Dance Solo

Group Dance (Folk / Tribal)

Group Dance (Western / General)

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047 Events

Theatre & Stagecraft

High-impact nukkad natak, skits, mime, mono act & Bollywood spoofs

Nukkad Natak (Street Theatre)

Skit Comedy

Mime

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054 Events

Literary Arena

Fierce debates, multimedia AV quiz, elocution & poetic recitation

Debate (Hindi / English)

Multimedia AV Quiz

Elocution

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0610 Events

Fine Arts & Design

Live painting, clay modelling, spot photography, rangoli & T-shirt craft

On the Spot Painting

Installation / Best out of Waste

T-Shirt Painting

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071 Event

Fashion Showcase

Runway parade celebrating personal expression, styling & elegance

Fashion Parade (Runway Showcase)

Styling & Poise Exhibition

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08Mega Pro-Nights

Star Nights & EDM

Celebrity pro-nights, EDM explosions & live concerts on main stage

Bollywood Celebrity Live

EDM Sunburn Arena

DJ Wars & Mega Concerts

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SAMANVAY: HARMONY IN DIVERSITY • UNITING CULTURES & LANGUAGES • RHYTHM '26 •

DIFFERENT ART FORMS ON ONE STAGE • DCRUST MURTHAL • 41 EVENTS • 2 DAYS OF EUPHORIA •

HARMONY IN DIVERSITY: WHERE CULTURES CONVERGE

Rooted in the spirit of Samanvay (समन्वय) — Harmony in Diversity, Rhythm ’26 is the beating creative heart of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal. A grand convergence bringing India’s rich tapestry of cultures, languages, traditions, and artistic disciplines onto one unified platform.

From soul-stirring classical ragas and regional folklore to fierce rap battles, theatrical expressions, and star-studded celebrity pro-nights—every corner of our campus transforms into an electric arena where differences harmonize into pure rhythm.

Flagship Competitions

70+

Partner Colleges

15+

Years of Excellence

25K+

Expected Footfall

Words from Leadership

Messages and best wishes from the leadership of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology for Rhythm ’26.

Message from the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor

RHYTHM ’26 · DCRUST

It gives me immense pride and joy to welcome you to our annual cultural festival Rhythm ’26, a magnificent celebration of diversity, creativity, and the relentless passion of our student community.

This festival is a grand testament to the cultural landscape of DCRUST, where traditions merge with contemporary artistic expressions. I encourage every student, participant, and guest to immerse themselves in this celebratory spirit and make Rhythm ’26 an indelible milestone.