Thursday, September 11, 2025

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebrated at Amrita Vidyalayam school in Madurai

Vivekananda Kendra, Tamil Nadu Prant, Madurai Branch, Murugan Vistar (Balaji Nagar) observed Universal Brotherhood Day at Amrita Vidyalayam School with devotion and enthusiasm on 11th September 2025, commemorating Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893.

The programme commenced at 11:00 AM with a serene starting prayer led by Ms. Sandhya, Yuva Karyakarta, creating a spiritual atmosphere. A warm welcome address followed, setting the tone for the day’s proceedings and underlining the value of the celebration.

Smt. Jansirani, Kendra Karyakarta introduced the purpose of the day, explaining the aim of commemorating Universal Brotherhood Day and the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s vision in present society. To engage the young audience, Kum. Sandhya conducted interactive games that made the session lively and participatory.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the reading of Swami Vivekananda’s iconic Chicago speech, performed by Smt. Jansirani. Her rendition reminded all present of Swamiji’s immortal words that continue to inspire generations across the globe.

Following this, she also conducted a special 30-minute session, explaining the essence of Swamiji’s teachings in simple terms to encourage students to imbibe the values of unity, brotherhood, service, and dedication.

The programme further included an introduction of the Karyakarthas, familiarizing the students with the mission and activities of Vivekananda Kendra. Smt. Sharmila Devi, Kendra Karyakarta delivered the concluding remarks, summing up the essence of the day’s events.

The session ended with a vote of thanks, appreciating the support of school authorities, students, and volunteers, followed by the chanting of the Shanthi Mantra led by Kum. Sandhya, leaving an atmosphere of peace and unity among all participants. 65 participated in the celebration including 59 students, 3 staffs and 3 Karyakartas. 


The Universal Brotherhood Day celebration at Amrita Vidyalayam served as a meaningful tribute to Swami Vivekananda’s vision, inspiring young minds to strive for harmony and service to society. The event left a deep impact on the students, reminding them of the enduring relevance of Swamiji’s ideals. 

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