Personality Development Camp organized by Jule Solapur

A vibrant five-day Personality Development Camp was successfully organized by the Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant, Jule Solapur Branch from May 11 to 15 at VK VAYAM. Centered around the inspiring theme of “Swarajya” with the tagline “From Swarajya to Surajya,” the summer camp drew enthusiastic participation from 60 middle-school students classes 6 to 8, comprising 36 boys and 24 girls.

The event commenced with an inaugural session graced by chief guests Shri Vipul Bhopale-Patil and Shri Ganesh Gundami, Paschim Maharashtra Vibhag Pramukh and concluded with a valedictory function featuring Sri Vijaykumar Barbade, retired Project Director of Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) and Sri Madgonda Pujari, Maharashtra Prant Karyapaddhati Pramukh.

Throughout the camp, students engaged in a dynamic mix of intellectual, cultural, and physical sessions designed to build vital social skills. Highlights included an energetic "108 Surya Namaskar Maha Yajna," an inspiring "Revival through Inspiration" session, and a traditional Matru-Pitru Pujan ceremony.

Through collaborative group activities, the camp successfully nurtured self-confidence, leadership qualities, team spirit, health awareness, and time management.

The camp concluded with Shivir Pramukh Ms. Prajakta Rabkai Didi extending heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers, parents, and students, who collectively noted that the experience inspired them to bring positive, duty-bound changes to their daily lives.

आठ दिवसीय ध्यान प्रशिक्षण कार्यशाला शिमला द्वारा

विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी, शिमला शाखा द्वारा 03 मई से 10 मई 2026 तक एक अत्यंत प्रभावी आठ दिवसीय "ध्यान प्रशिक्षण कार्यशाला" का सफल आयोजन किया गया। यह कार्यशाला प्रतिदिन प्रातः 5:15 से 6:15 बजे के शांत बेला में केंद्र कार्यालय में संपन्न हुई।

कार्यशाला का मुख्य उद्देश्य प्रतिभागियों को मानसिक शांति और आंतरिक संतुलन प्रदान करना था। इस सत्र के मुख्य मार्गदर्शक प्रो. अमरजीत सिंह जी (स्टेट कोऑर्डिनेटर, हार्टफुलनेस सेंटर एवं प्रोफेसर, भौतिकी विभाग, हिमाचल प्रदेश विश्वविद्यालय) रहे, जिन्होंने अपने गहन अनुभव से सभी का मार्गदर्शन किया।

कार्यशाला की मुख्य विशेषताएं:

अभ्यास पद्धति: कार्यशाला में मुख्य रूप से 'सहज मार्ग' पद्धति पर आधारित ध्यान का अभ्यास कराया गया।

हार्टफुलनेस तकनीक: प्रतिभागियों को हार्टफुलनेस ध्यान, सफाई और प्रार्थना की सूक्ष्म तकनीकों से अवगत कराया गया।

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य (Detox): आधुनिक जीवनशैली की चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए भय, तनाव और क्रोध डिटॉक्स पर विशेष अभ्यास सत्र आयोजित किए गए, ताकि प्रतिभागी नकारात्मक ऊर्जा का त्याग कर सकें।

इस आठ दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण में सभी प्रतिभागियों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया।

सत्र के अंत में प्रो. अमरजीत सिंह जी ने प्रतिभागियों की शंकाओं का समाधान किया और दैनिक जीवन में ध्यान को आत्मसात करने की प्रेरणा दी। इस कार्यशाला ने न केवल शारीरिक और मानसिक विश्राम प्रदान किया, बल्कि आध्यात्मिक चेतना की दिशा में भी एक सकारात्मक कदम बढ़ाया।

संयुक्त विमर्श कार्यक्रम का आयोजन, शिमला द्वारा

विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी, उत्तर प्रांत, शिमला और गीता परिवार द्वारा 09 मई 2026 को शिमला स्थित केंद्र कार्यालय में एक भव्य संयुक्त "विमर्श कार्यक्रम" का आयोजन किया गया। दोपहर 4:00 से सायं 6:30 बजे तक रहा।

कार्यक्रम को कई गणमान्य अतिथियों का सान्निध्य प्राप्त हुआ, जिनमें श्री सुशील कुमार ठाकुर जी (अधीक्षक, कांडा जेल), श्री जोगिंदर सिंह जी (स्टेशन मास्टर), श्री राम ऋषि भारद्वाज जी (VHP), प्रो. वी. के. मिश्रा जी (पूर्व अध्यक्ष, संस्कृत विभाग, HPU) एवं प्रो. अमरजीत सिंह जी (भौतिकी विभाग, HPU) शामिल थे।

इस बौद्धिक और आध्यात्मिक सत्र में विभिन्न विषयों पर गहन चिंतन किया गया। कार्यक्रम का मुख्य आकर्षण श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता के 15वें अध्याय का सामूहिक पठन रहा, जिसके साथ ही गीता व रामायण के माध्यम से भगवत भक्ति की प्रासंगिकता पर सारगर्भित चर्चा हुई। सत्र के दौरान राष्ट्र सेवा की भावना, धर्म और विज्ञान के समन्वय पर वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण, तथा स्वामी विवेकानंद जी के साहित्य पर स्वाध्याय जैसे महत्वपूर्ण बिंदुओं पर विचार साझा किए गए।

विमर्श के उपरांत एक दिव्य भजन संध्या का आयोजन किया गया। डॉ. हेम राज चंदेल जी (आचार्य, राजकीय कोटशेरा महाविद्यालय) और श्री जितेंद्र जी (पुलिस विभाग, कांडा जेल) ने अपनी मधुर प्रस्तुतियों से वातावरण को भक्तिमय कर दिया।

यह कार्यक्रम न केवल ज्ञानवर्धक रहा, बल्कि इसने समाज के विभिन्न वर्गों को राष्ट्र सेवा और आध्यात्मिक चेतना के सूत्र में पिरोने का सफल प्रयास किया।

Personality Development Camp at VKV Kallubalu

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant organized a month-long non-residential Personality Development Camp from April 15 to May 8, 2026, at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kallubalu. Conducted daily from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, the camp aimed at the holistic development of students through physical, mental, cultural, and value-based activities. A total of 59 students attended the camp. The valedictory programme held on May 8, 2026, witnessed the participation of 113 students, parents, and well-wishers.

The camp was inaugurated in the presence of Smt. Parimala Didi, who inspired the participants through her address. The daily schedule included Prathasmaran, Yoga, Karate, Shramadan, Ramayana classes, Warli art, drawing, craft activities, Yoga Nidra, and Mallakhamba, helping students develop discipline, creativity, physical fitness, confidence, and cultural awareness. Special sessions on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda motivated students to cultivate character and leadership qualities. The inaugural programme also featured the launch of “Baalayana Katha Parayana: Stories, Art & Sanskara for Kids.”

The concluding programme began with Shanti Pat followed by an inspiring address by Chief Guest Aadaraneeya Sushree Kanta Didi, who emphasized the importance of cultural values in personality development. Students presented Vivekavani recitations, devotional songs, shloka chanting, and cultural performances that reflected their learning and transformation during the camp. The programme also included a prize distribution ceremony recognizing the enthusiastic participation and achievements of the students.

A major highlight of the concluding programme was the energetic and captivating Mallakhamba performance presented by the participants, which left the audience deeply inspired and beautifully reflected the camp’s objective of developing physical strength, mental focus, confidence, and cultural pride. The programme concluded with heartfelt feedback from participants and parents, who expressed their gratitude and shared how the camp had positively influenced the students’ discipline, confidence, and overall personality development.

Matru Puja organized by VKV Kallubalu

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kallubalu (Karnataka Prant), organized a soulful Matru Puja program on May 3, 2026, attended by 65 participants.

The event commenced at 9:00 a.m. with the sacred Agnihotra led by Mananeeya Lalita Didi, where parents actively joined the Havan, setting a spiritual tone for the day. At 10:10 a.m., the formal Matru Puja began, anchored by Smt. Pratima Didi. The session opened with a prayer, Vivekavani, and a welcoming address by Ms. Madhrushree Didi. The gathering was graced by Aadaraneeya Chandrakala Didi, a retired principal from Rashtrotthana, who served as the guest speaker. She eloquently detailed the significance of the Puja, portraying the mother as a divine figure whose patience and sacrifice merit the highest respect and daily Namaskara.

Followed by a Geet performed by Kum. Avani and her team. This sentiment was beautifully echoed through a dance performance by Kum. Elakshi and her team, depicting the bond between Yashoda and Krishna.

Adding to the discourse, Shri Ramesh Bhat ji highlighted how the Personality Development Camp nurtures children through art, sports, and literature, ultimately strengthening family bonds and cultural roots. Aadaraneeya Meera Didi further enriched the session by speaking on the mother's role in life and the broader Indian cultural value of respecting nature including water and trees as maternal entities to be protected.

The program reached its spiritual peak as parents participated in the Matru Puja rituals accompanied by shloka chanting led by Mananeeya Lalita Didi. The atmosphere was one of deep devotion and gratitude.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Smt. Anjali Didi, followed by the distribution of Prasadam.