lJuna Akhada Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Anandavanam Bharati Ji’s visit to VK-VVF Kodugallur

 Juna Akhada Maha Mandaleshwar Swami Anandavanam Bharati Ji visited Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation (VKVVF), Kodungallur (Kerala Prant), on 18th April 2025 at 11:30 a.m. A total of 30 people were present during the visit and received Swamiji’s blessings.

Juna Akhada, one of India’s oldest and largest monastic orders, has a legacy of over 1200 years and includes more than 4,00,000 monks devoted to spiritual practices and the preservation of Sanatana Dharma. VKVVF organized a warm and grand welcome to felicitate Swami Anandavanam Bharati Ji, the first Maha Mandaleshwar of Juna Akhada from Kerala.

Swamiji was received with traditional rituals by Adaraneeya Sri Sudhakar Ji, Senior Jeevan-Vrati Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra. Mananeeya Dr. Lakshmi Kumari Didi, Director of VK-VVF, welcomed Swamiji. Swami Anandavanam Bharati Ji shared his blessings and thoughts with the participants.

He spent the rest of the day at VK-VVF, engaging in meaningful interactions and discussions about future activities, particularly focused on preserving and promoting Sanatana Dharma in Kerala.

New Swadhyaya Varga inaugurated at RT Nagar

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Branch inaugurated a new Swadhyaya Varga at the Samhita School of Perform
ing Arts and the RT Nagar Branch Karyalaya on 20th April 2025. A total of 16 people attended the varga.

The inaugural programme began with a prayer, followed by Deepa Prajwalan. The Karyakartas sang the Sharada Stuti and sought the blessings of the Goddess of Knowledge. The Swadhyaya Varga poster was unveiled by Shri Purushottam Ji (Nagar Sanchalak), Ms. Thara Bai Didi (Sahitya Seva Pramukh), and senior Karyakarta Dharani Amma.

Shri Purushottam Ji guided the gathering about the purpose of Swadhyaya Varga and spoke on the four margas, emphasizing the importance of Jnana Marga (path of knowledge). Thara Bai Didi motivated the participants and offered prayers for the continuity and success of the varga through her Hita Vanchana.

वीर जवानों की कुशलता व शहीदों को श्रद्धांजलि हेतु महामृत्युंजय जाप व गायत्री हवन सम्पन्न

 विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी, शाखा-जयपुर द्वारा आज बरकत नगर स्थित प्रांत कार्यालय में एक भावपूर्ण व राष्ट्रप्रेम से ओत-प्रोत आयोजन सम्पन्न हुआ। देश की सीमाओं की रक्षा में तैनात वीर जवानों की कुशलता की कामना और हाल ही में पाकिस्तान द्वारा किए गए कायरतापूर्ण हमले में वीरगति को प्राप्त शहीदों को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करने हेतु महामृत्युंजय जाप और गायत्री हवन का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन गायत्री परिवार के सहयोग से किया गया।

कार्यक्रम में केंद्र के वरिष्ठ व युवा कार्यकर्ताओं की उपस्थिति उल्लेखनीय रही। केंद्र के विभाग सह प्रमुख श्री कैलाश चंद्र गुप्ता ने पहलगांव में इस्लामिक जिहाद से प्रेरित आतंकी घटना की कठोर शब्दों में निंदा की। उन्होंने बताया कि भारतीय सेना द्वारा चलाए गए ‘ऑपरेशन सिंदूर’ और उसके पश्चात हुई घटनाओं ने किस प्रकार देश की रक्षा में अद्वितीय साहस का परिचय दिया।

कार्यक्रम की गरिमा तब और बढ़ गई जब पुलिस सेवा से सेवानिवृत्त श्री तेजा राम जी ने 1971 के भारत-पाक युद्ध के अपने अनुभव साझा किए। उन्होंने बताया कि एक सामान्य नागरिक और संघ स्वयंसेवक के रूप में किस प्रकार उन्होंने युद्धकाल में सेवा दी। साथ ही उन्होंने उपस्थित लोगों को यह भी समझाया कि संकट की घड़ी में आम नागरिक की क्या भूमिका हो सकती है और देशहित में खड़े होने के क्या मापदंड होने चाहिए।

अंत में कार्यक्रम का समापन शांति मंत्र और राष्ट्रगान के साथ हुआ। यह आयोजन न केवल राष्ट्र के प्रति श्रद्धा और कर्तव्यबोध को पुष्ट करता है, बल्कि जनमानस को सजग, संवेदनशील और प्रेरित भी करता है।

International Day of Yoga celebrations in Tamil Nadu Prant

International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 118 places in Tamil Nadu, with a total participation of 10,653 people. For organizing these programs, 120 Kendra Karyakarthas were involved. The details of programs branch-wise/Prakalpa-wise are given below:

Chennai: 7 places, 1382 participants

Madurai: 6 places, 182 participants

Thoothukudi: 4 places, 957 participants

VK Rural Development Programme: 82 places, 4698 participants

VK Natural Resources Development Project: 10 places, 2020 participants

VKV Kanyakumari: 8 places, 964 participants

VKV Vallioor: 1 place, 450 participants

The programs were held in schools, colleges, and public spaces, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, youth, and the general public. All sessions followed the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH, covering āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and relaxation techniques.

These celebrations not only promoted physical and mental well-being but also served to strengthen cultural and spiritual awareness rooted in the Yogic tradition.

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International Day of Yoga celebrations in Karnataka Prant

 International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of One Oneness.                                                                

                                      

This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 52 places in Karnataka, with a total participation of 6,029 people. The details of programs branch-wise/Karyasthan-wise/Prakalpa-wise are given below:

VKV Kallubalu: 11 places, 2032 participants

Hebbal: 9 places, 1698 participants

RT Nagar: 7 places, 966 participants

JP Nagar: 1 place, 142 participants

Jalahalli: 1 place, 14 participants

Anandalaya Prakalpa: 18 places, 240 participants

Mysore: 4 places, 471 participants

Hanumanalu: 1 place, 229 participants

Marathalli: 2 places, 271 participants

The programs were conducted in various institutions and public places, engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH

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International Day of Yoga celebrations in Arunachal Prant

 International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Arunachal Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 32 places in Arunachal Pradesh, with a total participation of 3,247 people. The details of programs branch-wise/Karyasthan-wise/Prakalpa-wise are given below:

Aalo: 10 places, 947 participants

Arun Jyoti Deomali: 1 place, 30 participants

Arun Jyoti VK Maio: 1 place, 45 participants

Changlang: 1 place, 150 participants

Deomali: 1 place, 70 participants

Kaying: 1 place, 50 participants

Khonsa: 1 place, 30 participants

Liromoba: 1 place, 200 participants

Maio: 1 place, 233 participants

Pakke Kesang: 1 place, 130 participants

Parshuram Kund: 1 place, 40 participants

Pasighat: 8 places, 1163 participants

Raj Bhawan Itanagar: 1 place, 10 participants

Seppa: 1 place, 33 participants

Tezu: 2 places, 116 participants

The programs were conducted in Kendra karyalayas, various institutions and public places, engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH.

These celebrations not only promoted holistic well-being but also deepened cultural and spiritual awareness, firmly rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Yogic tradition.

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International Day of Yoga celebrations in Madhya Prant

 International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Madhya Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 30 places in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, with a total participation of 1,437 people. The details of programs branch-wise/Karyasthan-wise/Prakalpa-wise are given below:

Indore: 1 place, 50 participants

Dhar: 1 place, 26 participants

Khandwa: 1 place, 35 participants

Jhabua: 3 places, 92 participants

Bhopal: 1 place, 110 participants

Bina: 5 places, 145 participants

Sagar: 3 places, 160 participants

Jeerapur: 3 places, 50 participants

Vidisha: 1 place, 150 participants

Gwalior: 4 places, 250 participants

Bhind: 1 place, 14 participants

Lalitpur: 1 place, 54 participants

Jabalpur: 1 place, 60 participants

Raipur: 2 places, 116 participants

Bilaspur: 1 place, 65 participants

Champa: 1 place, 60 participants

The programs were conducted in Kendra karyalayas, various institutions and public places, engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH.

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International Day of Yoga celebrations in Assam Prant

 International Day of Yoga is celebrated with enthusiasm by all the branch centers of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari across Bharat. Through these celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra aims to bring Yoga to the general public in its true essence, i.e., Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

This year, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam Prant organized International Day of Yoga programs at 263 places in Assam, with a total participation of 25,487 people.

The programs were conducted in various institutions and public places, engaging people from all walks of life. All participants actively joined in, practicing Yogasanas and Pranayama as per the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH.

These celebrations not only promoted holistic well-being but also deepened cultural and spiritual awareness, firmly rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Yogic tradition.

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International Day of Yoga Celebration at Seshadripuram PU College in Bengaluru

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, through all its branch centres across Bharat, celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2025 with great enthusiasm, aiming to bring forth Yoga in its true essence—as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

                                    

As a part of the celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Branch organized a Yoga session on the occasion of International Day of Yoga at Seshadripuram PU College, near Yelahanka Satellite Town in Bengaluru on 21st June 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A total of 114 participants attended, including 101 students, 8 college faculty members, and 5 Karyakartas.

The program commenced with a prayer and lighting of the lamp, followed by the inspiring song “Jaya Vivekananda.” The College Principal delivered a motivational speech, encouraging the students to continue practicing Yoga and expressing interest in associating with Vivekananda Kendra for future activities.

The Yoga session was conducted in accordance with the Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH, helping participants experience the holistic benefits of Yoga in alignment with the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.

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International Day of Yoga Celebration at Karnataka Bank - Sanjay Nagar Branch

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, through all its branch centres across Bharat, celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2025 with great enthusiasm, aiming to bring forth Yoga in its true essence—as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

As a part of the celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, Hebbal Branch, organized an International Day of Yoga programme at Karnataka Bank, Sanjay Nagar Branch on 21st June 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A total of 14 participants attended the session, supported by 2 Karyakartas.

The event was coordinated by Shri Pradeep Anna, an employee of Karnataka Bank and an active Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra. The Yoga session was led by Shri Prasad Ji, who guided participants through a sequence of practices as per the Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. He also explained the importance of Yoga and its relevance in daily life, especially in workplace settings.

The session was well-received, and the participants expressed appreciation for the initiative, which brought awareness and wellness into their professional environment, in line with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

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International Day of Yoga Celebration at Kendra Karyalaya in Hebbal

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, through all its branch centres across Bharat, celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2025 with great enthusiasm, aiming to bring forth Yoga in its true essence—as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness.

As a part of the celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, Hebbal Nagar Branch, organized an International Day of Yoga program at Vivekananda School of Yoga (Kendra Karyalaya) on 21st June 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The event was exclusively arranged for Samskaravarga children of the Hebbal branch. A total of 20 children participated, along with 4 Karyakartas.

Rahul Anna, a well-known Bharatanatyam dancer, Yoga teacher, and a Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra, addressed the children and spoke about the significance of International Day of Yoga. He also conducted the online quiz prepared by the VK IT Team, making the session interactive and educational.

The program created a joyful and thoughtful atmosphere, reinforcing Yoga as a joyful discipline in young minds and connecting them with the broader celebration of “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

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