150th Anniversary Celebration of “Vande Mataram” at VKV Bokuloni

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (NEEPCO) Bokuloni, Arunachal Pradesh, organised a special programme to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Bharat’s national song “Vande Mataram” on 7th November 2025. The celebration began during the morning assembly with a spirited and soulful rendition of the song, setting a patriotic and inspirational tone. Students were further oriented on the historical significance and cultural importance of Vande Mataram through an engaging and informative presentation.

As part of the outreach initiative, VKV Bokuloni students visited neighbouring schools to teach their peers the national song, fostering a sense of unity and shared cultural pride. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation across three institutions. At Chichia M.V. School, 197 students and 25 teachers joined the chorus, while Chichia Girls School saw the participation of 259 students and 26 teachers. VKV (NEEPCO) Bokuloni contributed the largest group with 496 students and 30 teaching and non-teaching staff. In total, 1,033 participants came together in a collective celebration of the legacy and message of Vande Mataram, making the occasion memorable and deeply inspiring for all.

150th Anniversary Celebration of “Vande Mataram” at VKV Kallubalu

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kallubalu (Karnataka Prant) organized a special program on 7th November 2025 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the creation of Bharat’s National Song “Vande Mataram” (7 November 1875). The event was held at Kuvempu Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 9:10 a.m., with the participation of 343 students, 13 teachers, and 2 non-teaching staff members.

The program, compered by Kum. Varsha of Class 10, commenced with the opening prayer led by Kum. Deepika. Shri Parappa Shigli delivered an insightful explanation on the significance of Vande Mataram, drawing upon important episodes from the life of Shri Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the composer of the National Song.

A graceful classical dance performance on Vande Mataram by Kum. Elakshi of Class 9 added a cultural vibrancy to the celebration. This was followed by a clear and meaningful explanation of each stanza of the song by Kum. Shakuntala of Class 9.

The program reached its emotional peak with the mass singing of “Vande Mataram”, which evoked deep patriotic sentiments among all present. The gathering concluded with the National Anthem and the Shanti mantra.

Yoga Satra at Kanyakumari

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant organized a 10-day Yoga Satra from 26th October to 4th November 2025 at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari. A total of 18 participants took part in the Satra, which was conducted by Kum. Sumitra Didi, Tamil Nadu Prant Pravasi Karyakarta, and Shri Udayakumar, Tamil Nadu Prant IT Pramukh.

A Kendra Varga was also held on Sunday, 2 November 2025, with the participation of 23 members, including the Kendra Varga Toli of VKV Kanyakumari. Adarneeya Kum. Radha Devi Didi, Secretary (Administration) and Prant Sangathak for Tamil Nadu & Kerala Prants, addressed the gathering and introduced the concept of Amrit Parivar to the participants.

The next Yoga Satra is planned for December 2025, after which a regular Yoga Varga will be initiated.

Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration at RT Nagar

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Nagarsthan organized the Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration during the Shakthi Samskara Varga on 2 November 2025 at Samhita School of Performing Arts. The program witnessed the participation of 29 students and 2 Shikshaks, totalling 31 attendees.

The celebration commenced with the Prayer followed by Deepa Prajwalan performed by elders and students. All participants collectively sang ‘Hachevu Kannadada Deepa’, enriching the atmosphere with cultural pride. Sri Jaswanth Anna presented a Subhashita and explained its meaning to the students.

Tulasi Vandana Shloka was taught, after which Thara Didi narrated the significance of Kannada Rajyotsava and the tradition of Tulasi Pooja. Continuing the cultural learning, Sri Bharath Ji guided the students in drawing the Tulasi Rangoli.

The session concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra and Kendra Prarthana. The program ended with the rendition of the Nada Geethe, J’ai Bharatha Jananiya Tanujate’, marking a meaningful and patriotic celebration.

Tulasi Rangoli Drawing Workshop at RT Nagar

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Nagarsthan organized the Tulasi Rangoli Drawing Workshop on 2nd November 2025 at Samhita School of Performing Arts, with a total participation of 31 students.

The workshop introduced the children to the traditional Tulasi Rangoli patterns, guiding them through the steps of drawing and colouring the designs. All the students actively learned the rangoli outlines and enjoyed the creative process throughout the session.

The program concluded with the beautifully completed rangolis patterns, reflecting the students’ enthusiasm and appreciation for cultural art forms.