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|name = Jayciana
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|genre = [[Cultural Festival (India)|Cultural festival]]
|filing = Student-run, non-profit organization
|founded = 1977
|location = Mysuru, India
|coordinates =
|sponsor = Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
|events =
|website =
|footnotes =
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'''Jayciana''' is the [[Cultural Festival (India)|annual cultural festival]] of the [[JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru|JSS Science and Technology University]]. The festival, located in [[Mysuru]], is usually held during the months of April and May.

In 2016, Jayciana hosted the maiden performance of [[West Indies cricket team|West Indian cricketer]] [[Dwayne Bravo|Dwayne John Bravo]], singer [[Benny Dayal]], [[tabla]] band Beat Gurus, and artiste [[Machas with Attitude|V. Brodha]].<ref>{{cite news|title='CHAMPION' BRAVO TO ENTHRAL MYSUREANS AT SJCE TOMORROW|url=http://www.starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=news&item=46727|accessdate=21 April 2016|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423010612/http://www.starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=news|archivedate=23 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bravo to set the stage on fire at Mysuru college|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Bravo-to-set-the-stage-on-fire-at-Mysuru-college/articleshow/51919418.cms|author=Manuja Veerappa|accessdate=21 April 2016|newspaper=The Times of India|location=Bengaluru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Jayciana '16 – Day 3|url=http://sjce.ac.in/event/jayciana-16-day-3/|access-date=24 April 2016|archive-date=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428182148/http://sjce.ac.in/event/jayciana-16-day-3/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jayciana 2014 featured the maiden performance of Romanian dance pop act [[Akcent]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Akcent to perform at Sri Jayachamaraja College of Engineering fest|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/Akcent-to-perform-at-Sri-Jayachamaraja-College-of-Engineering-fest/articleshow/33223905.cms|accessdate=4 April 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> [[Cinema of Karnataka|Sandalwood]] actor [[Vijay Raghavendra]] as part of the jury of a dance competition, music by [[Shankar Mahadevan]] and his troupe, a showcase of their ethnic collection, and judge appearance by [[Prasad Bidapa]] for a fashion contest.<ref name=Jayciana2014>{{cite news|title='Jayciana 2014' from tomorrow|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/396550/039jayciana-2014039-tomorrow.html|accessdate=3 April 2014|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref name=AMovieStyle>{{cite news|title=A Movie-Style Fun College Life|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/A-Movie-Style-Fun-College-Life/2014/09/08/article2416731.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508022033/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/A-Movie-Style-Fun-College-Life/2014/09/08/article2416731.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 May 2016|author=A Sharadhaa|accessdate=8 September 2014|newspaper=The New Indian Express|location=Bengaluru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shankar Mahadevan to perform in Mysore tonight|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/Shankar-Mahadevan-to-perform-in-Mysore/articleshow/33279603.cms|author=Vinay Lokesh |accessdate=6 April 2014|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name=Jayciana2016/> Sandalwood theater actor [[Dhananjay (actor)|Dhananjay]], then a student at SJCE, participated in [[dramatics]] and [[folk dance]] events.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dhanu special|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Dhanu-special/2013/09/16/article1782693.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508051615/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Dhanu-special/2013/09/16/article1782693.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 May 2016|author=A Sharadhaa|accessdate=17 September 2013|newspaper=The New Indian Express|location=Bengaluru, India}}</ref> Sandalwood actor, filmmaker, and television presenter [[Ramesh Aravind|Ramesh Arvind]] participated and won prizes as an engineering student in Jayciana.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ramesh likens Mysore to Paris|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/217231/ramesh-likens-mysore-paris.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald – Star Concern|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref>

== History ==

Jayciana was founded in 1977 by the college's student union.<ref name=JaycianaBegins>{{cite news|title=Jayciana begins at SJCE|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may202006/district2225122006519.asp|accessdate=20 May 2006|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India|archive-date=24 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424225920/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may202006/district2225122006519.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=NidhiSubbaiah>{{cite news|title=Nidhi Subbaiah to feature in a college documentary|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Nidhi-Subbaiah-to-feature-in-a-college-documentary/articleshow/33378516.cms|accessdate=7 April 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref>

Jayciana 2006 was inaugurated by [[Rangayana]] theatre Director Chidambar Rao Jambe; a fusion music performance was given by the troupe [[Swarathma]] and 'Swaranjana', a [[Band (rock and pop)|rock band]].<ref name=JaycianaBegins/><ref name=Jayciana2006>{{cite news|title='Jayciana 2006' draws to a close|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/jayciana-2006-draws-to-a-close/article3136480.ece|accessdate=22 May 2006|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref> In 2007, [[Race track#Surfaces|dirt track]] racing was held for both four-wheelers and [[Motorcycle|two-wheelers]]. The four-wheeler race (categorized by time-speed and distance) covered nearly 100 km of route length, touching the Outer Ring Road of Mysuru, Bogadi, Jayapura, H.D. Kote Road, [[Krishna Raja Sagara|KRS]] Road, and back.<ref>{{cite news|title=A field day for racing enthusiasts|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/a-field-day-for-racing-enthusiasts/article1829162.ece|author=SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT|accessdate=16 April 2007|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref> 2007 Jayciana also featured a performance from [[Cinema of Karnataka|Sandalwood]] actor [[Prem Kumar (Kannada actor)|Prem Kumar]].<ref name=ItsTimeToRock>{{cite news|title=It's time to rock at campus!|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/161146/content/213348/archives.php|accessdate=13 May 2011|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=In Mysore Today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/in-mysore-today/article1831140.ece|accessdate=20 April 2007|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>


In 2009, a [[marathon]] was held for awareness on [[Road traffic safety|road safety]];<ref>{{cite news|title=Marathon|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/marathon/article315116.ece|author=Staff Correspondent|accessdate=25 April 2009|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref> it was won by Sriharsha (Mysore University), Rutvik (Mysore University), Sevant Kumar (SJCE).{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}} Jayciana 2010 saw the presence of Indian film actor and former model [[Diganth]], [[Parsi people|Parsi]] model and actress from [[Mumbai]] [[Jennifer Kotwal]], and the late [[Kannada]] film director Sandeep S. Gowda.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kannada film director Sandeep A S dies in Bengaluru crash|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/young-kannada-film-director-dies-in-bengaluru-crash/|author=Express News Service|accessdate=11 January 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|location=Bengaluru, India}}</ref> On 25 April 2010, [[Parikrama (band)|Parikrama]] performed in Jayciana.<ref name="ItsTimeToRock" /><ref name="Jayciana10">{{cite web|title=Jayciana '10|url=http://solutionsinfini.net/studentMag_aug27/website/CampusBulletin_May_Jayciana10.php|author=The Students|location=Bengaluru, India|access-date=24 April 2016|archive-date=5 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805203611/http://solutionsinfini.net/studentMag_aug27/website/CampusBulletin_May_Jayciana10.php|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="JAYCIANACulturalShow">{{cite web|title=JAYCIANA cultural show begins at SJCE|url=http://www.inmysore.com/jayciana-cultural-show-begins-at-sjce|author=KCU Courtesy : Star of Mysore|accessdate=24 April 2010|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> The marathon of 2010 raised awareness of [[tiger conservation]]. Jayciana 2011 saw presence of Sandalwood actor [[Vijay Raghavendra|Vijaya Raghavendra]] and other cast members of [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada movie]] ''[[Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga|Sri Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga]]''. It also included a performance by singer-songwriter [[Raghu Dixit]].<ref name=ItsTimeToRock/> The 2011 marathon was for awareness on corruption.<ref name=WatchOutForJayciana/> [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] appeared at Jayciana in 2011.<ref name="ItsTimeToRock" />

Jayciana 2012 included 'Ride for Safety', a [[Harley-Davidson]] rally and [[Exhibition|expo]] by Bangalore Pandhis<ref>{{cite news|title=Pandhis bond over a bike|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Pandhis-bond-over-a-bike/articleshow/12845274.cms|author=Sunil Subbaiah|accessdate=24 April 2012|newspaper=The Times of India|location=Bengaluru, India}}</ref> that included [[Harley-Davidson Sportster|Sportster]], [[Softail#Harley-Davidson Softail|Fatboy]], Iron 833, and Street Bob motorcycles.<ref>{{cite news|title='Superstars' on macho bikes steal hearts of fans|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/243838/superstars-macho-bikes-steal-hearts.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rally on safety|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/rally-on-safety/article3334613.ece|author=Staff Correspondent|accessdate=20 April 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> [[Limca Book of Records|Limca Record]] holder [[Shadowgraphy (performing art)|Amar Sen]] displayed his [[Sand art and play|sand art skills]]. A marathon called 'Green Run' was organised for awareness on importance of a clean and green environment. A cycle marathon called 'Jaycycle' was organised for awareness on conserving the earth and [[fossil fuel]]s, protecting the environment and reducing [[greenhouse gas emissions]], as well as the necessity for staying healthy and fit with regular exercise and to urge more people to take to cycling.<ref name=WatchOutForJayciana>{{cite news|title=Watch out for Jayciana|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/Watch-out-for-Jayciana/articleshow/12830096.cms|accessdate=23 April 2010|newspaper=The Times of India|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=It was an out-and-out 'maiden' Jaycycle 2012!|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/245810/it-out-maiden-jaycycle-2012.html|accessdate=29 April 2012|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Cycle marathon held in Mysore city|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/cycle-marathon-held-in-mysore-city/article3369044.ece|author=STAFF CORRESPONDENT|accessdate=25 April 2009|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> People For Animals (PFA), an [[animal welfare]] oriented NGO located at Bogadi, Mysuru, was involved in awareness on protecting animals against [[cruelty]] and work to bring about a change in [[Attitude (psychology)|attitudes]], laws, and [[Lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyles]] towards improving conditions for animals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Care for four-legged on display at Jayciana|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/245320/care-four-legged-display-jayciana.html|accessdate=27 April 2012|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref>

In Jayciana 2013, specially abled Aalok Jain showcased his talent.<ref>{{cite news|title=Specially abled makes a grand appearance at Yuva Dasara|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/361762/specially-abled-makes-grand-appearance.html|author=Sreekantswamy B|accessdate=7 October 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> The 2014 edition of Jayciana also saw performance by Abhinava Dance Company of [[Nirupama Rajendra|Nirupama-Rajendra]] and the presence of [[Sriimurali]],<ref name="Shaping rage into strength">{{cite news |title= Shaping rage into strength |url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/387699/shaping-rage-strength.html |work= Deccan Herald |date= 22 February 2014 |accessdate= 22 February 2014}}</ref> an Indian actor who works predominantly in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]], and [[Ragini Dwivedi|Ragini Dvivedi]], an Indian film actor and model who appears in [[South Indian cinema]] but primarily in [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada cinema]].<ref name="Jayciana2014" /><ref name="AMovieStyle" /><ref>{{cite web|title=JSS_Masa_patrike_june20141|url=http://jssonline.org/jss/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/JSS_Masa_patrike_june20141.pdf|access-date=24 April 2016|archive-date=7 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507135043/http://jssonline.org/jss/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/JSS_Masa_patrike_june20141.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jayciana 2014 gets under way tomorrow|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/jayciana-2014-gets-under-way-tomorrow/article5870098.ece|author=SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT|accessdate=4 April 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> A cycle marathon, was organised to spread awareness on voting in view of the then upcoming [[2014 Indian general election|2014 Lok Sabha elections]] and also educate people on protecting the environment, which was flagged off by Kannada film director [[Simple Suni|Suni]].<ref>{{cite news|title=300 people participate in cycle marathon in Mysore|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/300-people-participate-in-cycle-marathon-in-mysore/article5853094.ece|author=SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT|accessdate=31 March 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref> The marathon under the theme of "Vote and save democracy" served for awareness on democracy and voting.<ref>{{cite news|title=SJCE marathon attracts 2,000 participants, creates voter awareness|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/sjce-marathon-attracts-2000-participants-creates-voter-awareness/article5881343.ece|author=SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT|accessdate=7 April 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref>

Jayciana 2015 saw performances by singer [[Jonita Gandhi]], [[electronic dance music|EDM]] by [[Sunburn Festival|SUNBURN]], and [[flute]] player [[Pravin Godkhindi|Praveen Godkhindi]].<ref name=Jayciana2016/><ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering|url=http://sjce.ac.in/home-slider/650/}}</ref> In Jayciana 2016, the Cyclothon motto was "One nation. One beautiful city. Let's keep it [[Cleanest cities in India|clean]]."<ref name=Jayciana2016/><ref>{{cite news|title=Mysuru tops Swachh Bharat rankings, Delhi Cantt. at 15th slot|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/swachh-bharat-mission-mysore-tops-swachh-bharat-rankings-delhi-cantt-at-15th-slot/article7516267.ece|agency=Press Trust of India|accessdate=8 August 2015|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Trying hard to retain Mysuru's cleanest city tag|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/trying-hard-to-retain-mysurus-cleanest-city-tag/article8056579.ece|author=SHANKAR BENNUR|accessdate=2 January 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=136427 |title= Swachh Survekshan −2016 – ranks of 73 cities}}</ref>

Jayciana 2017 saw performances by [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Shefali Alvares]], and [[Edward Maya]]; and a guest appearance by Darshan Thoogudeepa.<ref>{{cite news|title=Inauguration of Jayciana at SJCE Tomorrow|url=https://starofmysore.com/inauguration-jayciana-sjce-tomorrow|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Musical Delight… At Jayciana-17|url=https://starofmysore.com/musical-delight-jayciana-17/|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jayciana-2017 Takes Off on a Colourful Note|url=https://starofmysore.com/jayciana-2017-takes-off-colourful-note/|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Edward Maya Entertains Enthusiastic Crowd at Jayciana|url=https://starofmysore.com/edward-maya-entertains-enthusiastic-crowd-jayciana|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref>

In Jayciana 2018 performance is expected by [[Vasishta N. Simha|Vasishta Simha]], [[Prakriti Kakar]], [[Lost Stories (DJs)|Lost Stories]] team and Chetas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jayciana from today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/jayciana-from-today/article23517382.ece|author=Special Correspondent|accessdate=13 April 2018|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref>{{Needs update|date=July 2024}}

==Events==
Generally, organised events are:
* [[Sports]] – [[chess]], [[kabaddi]], cyclothon, [[marathon]], [[basketball]], [[badminton]], [[table tennis]], [[volleyball]], [[cricket]], [[association football|football]], [[throwball]], [[arm wrestling]], [[tug of war]], [[Flying disc|frisbee]], [[handball]], car and [[Motorcycle|bike]] [[World's fair|expo]] and [[Rallying|rally]] respectively<ref>{{cite news|title=Jayciana Chess Tourney in City on Apr.8|url=https://starofmysore.com/jayciana-chess-tourney-in-city-on-apr-8/|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India}}</ref>
* [[Animal show|Pet show]]
* Culture and art – [[dramatics]], [[folk dance]], ethnic day, [[flash mob]], rock show, singing, Miss Jayciana, [[fashion show]], [[Sketch comedy|skit]], photo marathon, mad advertisements, [[charades]], [[Pictionary]], [[debate]], [[Ex tempore|extempore]], film music, [[Folk music|folk songs]], group songs, and orchestra<ref name=Jayciana2006/><ref name=ItsTimeToRock/><ref name=Jayciana10/><ref name=JAYCIANACulturalShow/><ref name=WatchOutForJayciana/><ref>{{cite news|title=City girl M.P. Roshini is Miss India Bengaluru Finalist|url=http://www.starofmysore.com/searchinfo.asp?search1=45321&search2=newsheadlines|accessdate=24 December 2015|newspaper=Star of Mysore|location=Mysuru, India|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911223719/http://www.starofmysore.com/searchinfo.asp?search1=45321&search2=newsheadlines|archive-date=11 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Informal – [[quiz]]zes, [[paintball]], [[Treasure hunt (game)|treasure hunt]]
* Digital – [[PC game|computer gaming]], [[Short film|short movie]], band wars<ref name=Jayciana2016>{{cite web|title=Jayciana 2016|url=http://jayciana2k16.in/|location=Mysuru, India|access-date=24 April 2016|archive-date=6 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006031121/http://jayciana2k16.in/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Publicity==
Jayciana has received coverage in print, digital, and online media like ''[[Deccan Herald]]'', ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', ''[[The Times of India]]'', ''[[The Hindu]]'', ''[[Star of Mysore]]'', and News 1 [[ಕನ್ನಡ]] (News 1 [[Kannada]]).

===Associates, partners, and publicity===

Eventt sponsors have included:{{Excessive detail inline|date=July 2024}}

* Friendly Motors, [[Mysuru]]<ref>{{cite news|title=The fast and the furious|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/the-fast-and-the-furious/article298401.ece|author=Special Correspondent|accessdate=6 April 2009|newspaper=The Hindu|location=Karnataka, India}}</ref>
* Sandesh The Prince
* Samast International
* Pathak Developers Pvt. Ltd
* [[Karnataka Milk Federation|ನಂದಿನಿ, ಕೆ ಎಂ ಎಫ್]] ([[Karnataka Milk Federation|Nandini K M F]])
* Merako Media Pvt. Ltd
* Mysore Socials
* Loyal World
* Windflower Spa
* [[Sobha Ltd.|Sobha Limited]]
* Cafe [[Cornucopia]]
* Chirag ads
* [[Parle Agro|Bailley]]
* [[Radisson Blu]] Plaza Hotel
* News 1 [[ಕನ್ನಡ]] (News 1 [[Kannada]])
* [[BM Habitat Mall|DRC Cinemas]]
* MasthMysore<ref name="Jayciana2016" />

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* [http://jayciana2k16.in/ Jayciana 2016 – Official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006031121/http://jayciana2k16.in/ |date=6 October 2016 }}
* [https://www.facebook.com/jayciana16official Jayciana 2016, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – Facebook Page]
* [https://www.instagram.com/jayciana2k16/ Jayciana 2016 – Instagram]
* [https://www.facebook.com/jayciana2015/ Jayciana 2015, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – Facebook Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/jacyciana14 Jayciana 2014, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – Facebook Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/jayciana13/ Jayciana 2013, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – Facebook Page]
* [http://pfamysore.org PFA People For Animals Mysore]
* [https://www.facebook.com/People-For-Animals-Mysore-331731793509104/ People For Animals, Mysore – Facebook Page]

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