Mangalore, 18 October 2025: Swastika College was honored to welcome Padma Shri Dr. Matha B. Manjamma Jogathi, a renowned folk dancer, activist, and first transwoman president of the Karnataka Janapada Academy, to address the students and faculty.
Dr. Manjamma shared her inspiring journey of courage, self-discovery, and perseverance, motivating the young audience to overcome challenges with confidence and dignity. She spoke about her struggles, her achievements, and how education, self-belief, and respect for culture shaped her path toward success.
The session was filled with emotion, inspiration, and learning, as students listened to her life story of breaking barriers and rising above discrimination. Her message on gender equality, resilience, and the power of art left a lasting impact on everyone present.
The management of Swastika College expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Manjamma for her valuable time and for empowering the students with her words of wisdom. The event truly reminded everyone that no dream is too distant when one believes in oneself.
