Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration at Kunnumpuram in Kerala

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Kerala Prant, Thiruvananthapuram Branch, organized the Universal Brotherhood Day Programme at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kunnumpuram on 23rd September 2025 from 11am to 12:30 pm. The programme was attended by 80 participants, including 73 students, 4 staff members, and 3 Karyakartas.

The programme commenced with a prayer and lighting of the lamp, followed by the welcome and introduction of the Chief Guest and Kendra Karyakartas. Students presented quotations of Swami Vivekananda, after which a patriotic song was rendered. Shri Aji Kumar ji, the Chief Guest, addressed the gathering, highlighting Swami Vivekananda’s deep love for the cultural heritage of Bharat. Through vivid examples, he emphasized the inherent divinity in all beings and the role of self-effort in making our lives and the nation great. He explained that true acceptance of the whole world as one’s own is vital for humanity and urged the students to study the life and message of Swami Vivekananda.

A book containing Swamiji’s thoughts was gifted to all the students. The programme concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra.