Yoga Shiksha Shibir - Kanyakumari

The Yoga Shiksha Shibir is a 15-day yoga camp organized by Vivekananda Kendra, a spiritual and social organization in India. The camp is designed to teach the basics of yoga to interested people of all levels of yoga experience.

Registration:https://www.vrmvk.org/content/yoga-shiksha-shibir-kanyakumari 

Certificate Course in Yoga at Kanyakumari

Transform your yoga passion into meaningful service

Become a Certified Yoga Instructor! - Course : Starts from 22nd November 2025.

https://www.vrmvk.org/content/yoga-certificate-course-kanyakumari

Universal Brotherhood Day programme at Sree Sankara Vidyapeedom in Thiruvananthapuram

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Kerala Prant, Thiruvananthapuram Branch, organized the Universal Brotherhood Day programme on 16 September 2025 at Sree Sankara Vidyapeedom, Thiruvananthapuram from 10 to 11am. A total of 55 participants attended, including 47 students, 4 staff members, and 3 karyakartas.

The programme commenced with Shantipath, followed by the welcome and introduction of the chief guest and karyakartas. Shri Vishnu Ji, Kerala Prant Karyapaddhati Pramukh, addressed the students of Classes VII to IX. He spoke about Swami Vivekananda’s tireless efforts for the upliftment of the countrymen, his pride in India’s cultural heritage, and his unwavering devotion to Dharma. Shri Vishnu Ji also narrated stories from the scriptures to inspire the students, emphasizing the richness of our cultural heritage. He concluded by stressing the importance of understanding and imbibing the great principles of Dharma in daily life.

As part of the programme, each student received a book containing the inspiring messages of Swami Vivekananda. The celebration concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra.

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration at Vazhuthacaud

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Kerala Prant, Thiruvananthapuram Branch, organized the Universal Brotherhood Day celebrations on 15 September 2025 at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vazhuthacaud, from 10.00 to 11.00 am. A total of 47 participants, including 42 students, 3 staff members, and 2 karyakartas, took part in the programme.

The celebration commenced with Shantipath and lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome and introduction of the chief guest and karyakartas. Students presented a patriotic song, setting a vibrant tone for the occasion. Adarneeya Priyamvada Didi, Kerala Prant Karyalaya Pramukh, addressed the students of Class VIII. She highlighted how deeply Swami Vivekananda loved the motherland and took pride in Bharat’s culture. Didi explained the great inclusive principles of Vedanta—such as "Each Soul is Potentially Divine" and "Serve Man, Serve God"—which Swamiji introduced to the western world. She emphasized that these principles are capable of bringing humanity together, fostering not just tolerance but true universal brotherhood. She concluded her address by encouraging students to remain in touch with Swamiji’s life-giving thoughts, which would form a strong foundation for their bright future.

As part of the programme, each student was presented with a copy of the book Rebuild India, a compilation of Swamiji’s thoughts. The celebration concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra. 

Campus Leadership Program - Project Execution at Vadodara

The Ignited Youth Forum of Vivekananda Kendra, Vadodara Branch, organized the second phase of the Campus Leadership Program in Vadodara Nagar on 15th September 2025, focusing on project execution. A total of 55 students from different universities, including 26 from Parul University, participated with great enthusiasm.

The program aimed to nurture leadership qualities among youth by engaging them in practical initiatives for social impact. For this phase, participants were organized into five groups of 4–5 members, each tasked with executing unique projects. The projects undertaken were

1. Literacy Day – spreading awareness and encouraging literacy among peers and community members.
2. Silent Heroes Appreciation Campaign – acknowledging the efforts of unsung contributors to society.
3. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – promoting sustainable practices for environmental protection.
4. Mental Health Awareness among School Students – conducting sessions to foster emotional well-being and resilience.
5. Gauseva – extending service and care towards cows as part of Bharat’s cultural ethos.

Of these initiatives, three projects were executed within the campus while two were conducted outside, ensuring outreach both within and beyond the student community.

The programme not only provided a vibrant platform for experiential learning but also instilled in the students a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and the spirit of Seva and nation-building envisioned by Swami Vivekananda.