Universal Brotherhood Day – Intra - College Competitions at RT Nagar

On the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar branch organized Intra-College Competitions at Seshadripuram Pre-University College, Yelahanka Branch, on September 8, 2025. The program witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 122 attendees, including 102 students, 12 karyakartas, 4 volunteers, and 4 judges.

The event commenced with a prayer by Kum. Sandhya Didi, followed by Deepa Prajwalan by the guests, the Principal, and a student representative. A welcome address was given by a college student, while Ms. Thara Didi (RT Nagar Sahitya Seva Pramukh) presented the Kendra Parichaya. The College Principal, Shri T. Doddegowda, addressed the gathering, motivating students to take part in social service activities. The rules and regulations of the competitions were explained by Shri Bharath Ji.

Three competitions were conducted as part of the celebration:

• Vivekavani Competition
• PPT Presentation on the Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s Messages in Today’s Modern Society
• Patriotic Group Singing Competition

Students participated with zeal and enthusiasm, showcasing their understanding of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings. The concluding program began with a prayer by Kum. Shreya, followed by the geet Shakti Samrutham led by Bharath Ji, in which participants joined melodiously. He also briefed the students about Swadhyaya exams, workshops, and Leadership Development Shibir.

The judges included Shri Prasad Ji (Prant Pramukh), Shri K.C. Mishra Ji (Swadhyaya Varga Shikshak), Smt. Rajashri Didi (Nagar Pramukh of Hebbal Branch), and Ms. Smitha Didi (Karyapaddhati Pramukh of Hebbal Branch). Both Prasad Ji and Mishra Ji addressed the gathering with inspiring messages. Prizes were distributed to the winners, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Hitesh, a II PUC student of the college. The program concluded with Shanti Mantra led by Bharath Ji.

The event was efficiently organized by young Kendra karyakartas studying in the college — Shri Bhavesh, Shri Tarun, Shri Vishvajeet, Shri Chiranjeevi, and Shri Dhrutha — supported by new volunteers Shri Aditya, Shri Lokesh, Shri Sevanth, and Shri Lakshmi Sagar. Special thanks were extended to the faculty members, Shri Anantha Krishna Shastri Sir and Smt. Vinodhini Ma’am of Vivekananda Study Center, for their support.

The celebration not only marked Universal Brotherhood Day but also inspired students to actively involve themselves in nation-building activities.