One-Day Youth Leadership Development Camp at Nanded

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant, Nanded Branch, organized a one-day camp under its Youth Leadership Development Activity (YLDA). The camp brought together 64 participants, including 53 students and 11 volunteers.

Shri Madhgonda Ji lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the camp. After relaxation exercises, team-building games and action songs, students presented three street plays on mobile phone addiction, the value of practical skills beyond academic degrees, and the responsible use of social media.

In an interactive interview, Shri Arjun Babanrao Kale Ji spoke about student life, addiction awareness and making thoughtful choices. Students then discussed time management, teamwork, communication skills and creative thinking in groups. Videos from earlier YLDA residential camps gave them a glimpse of what to expect at future camps.

In his concluding address, Shri Madhgonda Ji encouraged students to cultivate their skills and make the most of opportunities for personal growth. The programme concluded with a group photograph and the distribution of certificates.

नेतृत्व विकास कार्यशाला का आयोजन शामलदास आर्ट्स कॉलेज एवं विवेकानन्द केन्द्र, भावनगर द्वारा

विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी एवं, शामलदास आर्ट्स कॉलेज, गुजरात, भावनगर शाखा के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में 26 अक्टूबर 2026 को कॉलेज परिसर में प्रातः 9:00 से दोपहर 12:00 बजे तक नेतृत्व विकास कार्यशाला का सफल आयोजन किया गया। विद्यार्थियों में नेतृत्व क्षमता, आत्मबोध, सामूहिकता और राष्ट्रभावना का विकास करने के उद्देश्य से आयोजित इस कार्यक्रम में 19 छात्र, 15 छात्राओं, 4 NSS कार्यक्रम अधिकारियों एवं 5 कार्यकर्ताओं सहित कुल 43 प्रतिभागी उपस्थित रहे।

कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ ॐकार उच्चारण एवं शांतिपाठ के साथ हुआ। इसके उपरांत आदरणीय श्वेताबेन ने 'हरि और शावक' की प्रेरक कहानी के माध्यम से विद्यार्थियों को अपने वास्तविक स्वरूप और अंतर्निहित क्षमताओं को पहचानने का संदेश दिया। तत्पश्चात तुलसीबेन ने देशभक्ति गीत "मातृभूमि गान से गूँजता रहे गगन" का अभ्यास करवाया। विद्यार्थियों में सहभागिता, समन्वय एवं निर्णय क्षमता विकसित करने हेतु स्केर कट, सेव द बैलून व वंदे मातरम् जैसे खेल तथा रेलवे स्टेशन, पुलिस स्टेशन, मंदिर, मेला एवं अस्पताल जैसे विषयों पर त्वरित नाट्य प्रस्तुतियाँ आयोजित की गईं। 

कार्यशाला के उत्तरार्ध में "मेरे व्यक्तित्व विकास के माध्यम से मैं राष्ट्रकार्य में क्या योगदान दे सकता/सकती हूँ?" विषय पर सामूहिक चर्चा हुई, जिसमें विद्यार्थियों ने राष्ट्र के प्रति अपने दायित्वों पर विचार साझा किए। आ. जयेशभाई ने 'मैं से हम तक' विषय पर मार्गदर्शन देते हुए व्यक्तिगत सोच से परे सामूहिक हित और संगठनात्मक भावना के महत्त्व को रेखांकित किया।
 

समापन सत्र में NSS कार्यक्रम अधिकारी श्री मनहर सर एवं श्रीपरेश सर ने विद्यार्थियों को व्यक्तित्व विकास, जीवन मूल्यों और नेतृत्व क्षमता पर प्रेरित किया। यह कार्यशाला विद्यार्थियों में आत्मचिंतन, सामूहिक कार्य एवं राष्ट्रसेवा की भावना सुदृढ़ करने में अत्यंत सार्थक सिद्ध हुई।

Navratri Celebrations at VKV Kallubalu Highlight Nine Shakti Temples of Karnataka

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kallubalu (Karnataka Prant), celebrated the Navratri Puja with deep spiritual fervor and enthusiasm from 11th October to 19th October 2026 at the Patanjali Sabhangana. Centered around the theme "Karnataka Shakti Devi Temples" for the 2026–27 academic session, the nine-day event drew a total attendance of 3,350 participants, aiming to connect students with the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the state. 

During the morning assembly each day, teachers and students chanted the Durga Saptashati and Mahishasura Mardini Stotram and performed Agnihotra. Teachers staged a short drama on the history and traditions of the temple featured that day. Students performed Aarati and offered prayers to its presiding Goddess.

Throughout the festival, teachers staged short dramas illuminating the history, legends, and significance of nine iconic Goddess shrines across Karnataka Horanadu Annapoorneshwari, Badami Banashankari, Sringeri Sharadamba, Hassan Hasanamba, Sigandur Chowdeshwari, Savadatti Yellamma, Kollur Mookambika, Sirsi Marikamba, and Mysuru Chamundeshwari. Students actively engaged in the daily rituals by offering prayers and performing Aarati to each deity. 

The celebrations successfully fostered a strong sense of devotion, discipline, and reverence for Indian traditions among the students. 

The event concluded on 19th October 2026 with collective prayers for universal well-being, wisdom, and prosperity, leaving a lasting impression of cultural and spiritual enrichment on the entire Vidyalaya family.

One-Day Youth Workshop at PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Kanuru

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Telugu Prant, Krishna Vibhag, Vijayawada, organized a one-day youth workshop on 9 October 2026 at PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology (PVPSIT), Kanuru. The workshop brought together 61 students, along with 6 Vivekananda Kendra Karyakartas and 7 faculty observers from various colleges.

The programme began with the chanting of the Shanti Path, followed by Vande Mataram. Sri Bandla Lakshman Chowdary ji, IRSS, Dy. CSTE, South Central Railway, was the Chief Guest. Dr. K. Shivaji Babu ji, Principal of PVPSIT, and Sri Narla Vinay Kumarji were the Guests of Honour.

Sri G. Srinivas Ji led the students in games. Sri L. Rajesh Ji and Ku. Akanksha Didi then guided four student groups in an activity on “India @ 2047,” inviting them to share their vision for the country. Sri Radhakrishna Reddy Ji conducted a yoga practice session, and Sri Hari Prakash Ji introduced the students to the mission and seva activities of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. The Chief Guest and Guests of Honour also addressed the students.

The guests presented prizes, mementos and certificates to the participants. Dr. P. V. Ramana Murty Ji collected feedback from the students, after which Sri L. Rajesh Ji proposed the vote of thanks and led the Shanti Mantra. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.

Universal Brotherhood Day Lecture on Youth Power and National Resurgence at Badlapur

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant, Kokan Vibhag, Badlapur Nagar, organized a public lecture on “Youth Power and National Resurgence” on 10 October 2026 at Gupte–Mhaskar Sabhagruha, Ghorpade Chowk, Katrap, Badlapur East. Held as part of the Universal Brotherhood Day observance, the programme commemorated Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago address of 11 September 1893. It brought together 450 participants, including youth, local residents, professionals and representatives of social organizations.

Badlapur Nagar Pramukh Smt. Vaishali Bokil paid tribute to the Swargeeya Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, former All-India President of Vivekananda Kendra. This was followed by three Omkaras, a prayer and the song 'Hum Yuva Hain'. Nagar Yuva Pramukh Shri Yogeshwar Bokil Ji gave a brief account of the Kendra’s 13 years of work in Badlapur.

Smt. Samidha Raut introduced the speaker, Shri Deepak Karanjikar ji, a management expert, Marathi author and actor. An electrical engineer by training, he worked in more than 70 countries during his 30-year career and served as a director of a multinational company. He also travelled across Maharashtra to build support for the recognition of Marathi as a classical language.

In his address, Shri Deepak Karanjikar ji drew on the lives of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Swami Vivekananda to reflect on the role of youth in national resurgence. Speaking about the influence of mobile phones and the constant flow of information, he emphasized the value of direct conversation and thoughtful reflection. He urged participants to put Swamiji’s teachings into practice by serving society and contributing to nation-building.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, the Shanti Mantra and Vande Mataram. As a follow-up, Badlapur Nagar plans to invite young participants to its regular Samskar Vargas, Swadhyaya sessions and youth leadership activities.