Haiku Writing Competition






The English Literary Association of J.J. College of Arts and Science (Autonomous),

Pudukkottai organized an intra-departmental " *Haiku Writing Competition"* on June

18, 2025. The topics were "Flower, Youth, Wisdom, Childhood & Friend." MS. S.

Selvi Head of the Department inaugurated. 27 students from UG and PG English,

showcased their creativity, capturing the essence of the themes in concise yet

powerful Haikus. The event fostered a love for poetry and provided a platform for

students to express themselves artistically. The competition was well-received, with

participants demonstrating a deep understanding of Haiku's traditional structure and

modern interpretations. The event concluded successfully, inspiring a continued

appreciation for literary arts among the students. The first prize was won by S.Maria

Aany Gracy (P24EG1005),second and third by A.Gowsalya (P24EG1002), and

G.Ponnazhagu (U24EG1005). Feedback was overwhelmingly positive. The

programme was organised by Assistant Professors K.Muthulakshmi, Dr.R. Ramya

and J.Leo Dabin Singh.