Bhagavad Gita Recitation Competition at Mysore

On the occasion of Gita Jayanti, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, Mysore Branch organized a Bhagavad Gita Recitation Competition on 29 November 2025 at the Kendra Karyalaya, Jayanagar. The programme witnessed the participation of 76 students from 12 different schools. In addition, 73 parents were present, and 13 karyakartas were actively involved in organizing and conducting the event.

The competition focused on the recitation of the 12th Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, encouraging students to engage deeply with the teachings of Bhakti Yoga. The students participated with devotion and discipline, reflecting a sincere effort to understand and internalize the message of the Gita.

As a follow-up to the programme, it was decided to initiate Sankula formation at four places, thereby extending the impact of Gita Jayanti celebrations into regular value-based family activities.

Bhajan Sandhya on the concluding day of Gita Parayana Saptaha at RT Nagar

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Nagarsthan organized a Bhajan Sandhya on 27 November 2025 at Arsha Vidya Kendra, Kavalbyrasandra, on the concluding day of the Gita Parayana Saptaha. The programme witnessed the participation of 72 devotees, comprising children and elders.

The evening began with a brief Kendra Parichaya presented by Ms. Thara Akka, introducing the mission and seva activities of Vivekananda Kendra. Following this, Aa. Dr. Vasantha, a member of Arsha Vidya Kendra, shared her heartfelt experience of the Bhajan Sandhya. She expressed that the devotional atmosphere created by the innocent and soulful singing left a deep impact on her, describing the evening as a profoundly uplifting experience and expressing the hope for more such Bhajan Sandhya programmes in the future.

During the programme, all the children and elders offered flowers to Lord Krishna and sought His blessings. The devotional gathering concluded with the performance of Aarti, followed by the distribution of Maha Prasada, bringing the spiritually enriching evening to a serene close.

Sadhana Diwas Celebration at Sangli

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant, Pashchim-Maharashtra-Vibhag, Sangli Karyasthan, observed Sadhana Diwas programme on 21 November 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Bapat Mala, Sangli. The programme aimed to encourage Karyakarthas to participate more actively in Kendra activities. Shri Sharad Dada Mane, Yuva Netrutva Vikasan Upakram Pramukh, Maharashtra Prant, graced the occasion with his presence.

The programme commenced with three Omkaras and a prayer led by Shri Kapil Dada, followed by an introduction round of all attendees. Participants collectively read the Sadhana Diwas message from Mananeeya Nivedita Didi and engaged in a meaningful discussion. The key points highlighted during the discussion included the essence of responsibility (dāyitva) as maintaining order and organization, the attitude of being an instrument, the importance of collective effort, unwavering trust, and the understanding that responsibilities are willingly accepted, not assigned. The song “Koi Chalta Pad Chinhon Par” was led by Shri Sunil Dada.

The programme concluded with “Sarve Bhavantu…” led by Ms. Varada Tai, followed by the Kendra Prarthana. A total of 10 Karyakartas attended the programme.

Sadhana Diwas - Sonipat

आपको सूचित किया जाता है कि 19 नवंबर 2025 को विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी, शाखा सोनीपत प्रांत, हरियाणा और हिंदू कन्या विश्वविद्यालय, सोनीपत, हरियाणा के राजनीतिक इकाई विभाग के संयुक्त प्रयास से "साधन दिवस" का कार्यक्रम किया गया था। कार्यक्रम में विवेकानन्द केन्द्र, सोनीपत प्रान्त के तीन कार्यकर्ता डॉ सुधीर गर्ग, अनिल चुघ और दीपांकर मदान एवं विश्वविद्यालय की प्रधानाचार्या डॉ विपाशा अग्रवाल, उप-प्रधानाचार्या डॉ अनीता गोयल, एनएसएस विभाग अधिकारी डॉ नीलम, अध्यापिका कोमल मलिक तथा 80 छात्रों सहित कुल 86 लोग उपस्थित रहे ! कार्यक्रम में आदरणीय श्री एकनाथ रानाडे जी के विवेकानन्द केन्द्र के प्रति समर्पण पर चर्चा हुई तथा विवेकानन्द जी का स्मारक बनव|ने  में उनके परिश्रम और अटल निश्चय के बारे में सभी को अवगत कराया गया! इस कार्यक्रम का प्रकाशन 20.11.2025 के कुछ अखबार में भी हुआ है जिसकी प्रतियाँ ई-मेल में संलग्न हैं! अतः आप से विनती है कि इन्हें केंद्र की वेबसाइट पर भी प्रकाशित करें! आशा करता हूं कि मेरे अनुरोध पर विचार किया जाएगा !

साधना दिवस - बिलासपुर नगर

तीन ओंकार प्रार्थना से कार्यक्रम कि शुरुआत की है आज माननीय एकनाथ जी के जन्म जयंती के अवसर पर विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी शाखा बिलासपुर में साधना दिवस मनाया गया । इस शुभ अवसर  में शतश: नमन श्री एकनाथ जी यह गीत योगेंद्र जी के द्वारा  गाया गया ओर माननीय निवेदिता दीदी अखिल भारतीय राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष कन्याकुमारी के पत्र का वाचन किया गया एवं सामूहिक चिंतन मंथन हुआ तथा नगर संचालक डॉ किरन देवरस जी द्वारा  पत्र पर स्वाध्याय किया गया, सभी कार्यकर्ताओं ने पुष्पांजलि अर्पित कर माननीय  श्री एकनाथ जी को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित किए। इस अवसर पर विभाग संचालक श्री प्रतीक शर्मा जी, विभाग सह संचालक श्री डॉ उल्हास वारे जी , नगर संचालक डॉ किरन देवरस जी , नगर प्रमुख श्री अनिल साहू जी , सह नगर प्रमुख श्री विवेक पांडे जी , श्री चंद्रभूषण पांडेय जी , डॉ आर ए शर्मा जी , आदरणीया कोमल दीदी जीवनव्रती , श्री भरत पाखमोडे जी साहित्य सेवा प्रमुख, राजेंद्र मिश्रा जी, युवा प्रमुख राहुल , निवासी कार्यकर्ता श्री धनेश्वर जी , श्री योगेंद्र भैया जीवनव्रती कार्यकर्ता नगर संगठक बिलासपुर उपस्थित रहे।

Sadhana Diwas at Aalo

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Arunachal Prant, Siang Vibhag, Aalo Branch observed Sadhana Diwas with devotion and collective spirit through two programmes organized on 19 November 2025.

The first programme was conducted at Karbak Village, where five dedicated karyakartas coordinated the event. The programme saw an enthusiastic participation of around 80 attendees, who took part in the observance with sincerity and reverence.

Sadhana Diwas was also celebrated at the Aalo Branch Karyalaya on the same day, with a total of 13 karyakartas in attendance. The gathering included Nivasi and Sthaniya Karyakartas, along with Aadaraneeya Tejum Padu Ji, Sah Prant Sanchalak, who spoke on the message of Mananeeya Shri Eknath Ji. Dr. Debashis Dey Adhikari, Prant Swastheya Seva Pramukh, and Shri Vikrant Ji also addressed the participants, highlighting the significance of the day and inspiring everyone to imbibe Mananeeya Eknath Ji’s ideals in daily life.

Sadhana Diwas Celebration by Ignited Youth Forum of DPGC Kamki Unit

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Arunachal Prant, Siang Vibhag, Ignited Youth Forum of DPGC Kamki Unit observed Sadhana Diwas at the 100 Girls Residential School, Kamba, with a total participation of 60 students and 5 karyakartas.

The programme began with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Bompi Kamki. Dr. Devashish Adhikari spoke on the significance of the day, followed by Shri Vikrant Ji, who narrated inspiring incidents from the life of Mananeeya Shri Eknathji Ranade. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Pagke Ete, Principal of the school.

Sadhana Diwas Celebration at Changlang

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Arunachal Prant, Tirap Vibhag, Changlang Nagar observed Sadhana Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Mananeeya Shri Eknathji Ranade, on 19 November 2025 at the Balwadi School, Changlang Nagar. A total of 14 karyakartas from the Nagar Samiti, Ignited Youth Forum, Sthanik Karyakartas, and Nivasi Karyakartas participated in the programme. 

Sadhana Diwas Celebration at VKAJ Wakro

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Wakro, observed Sadhana Diwas on 19 November 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kendra Karyalaya, Wakro. The programme began with three Omkars and prayer, followed by the scheduled agenda.

Shri Abutlum Mam ji, Lohit Vibhag Karyapaddhati Pramukh, addressed the gathering and spoke about the life and work of Mananeeya Shri Eknathji Ranade. He also read out the Dayitvas of Karyakartas.

All Karyakartas offered pushpanjali to Mananeeya Eknathji and took a Sankalp to contribute more effectively to the service of the motherland through Vivekananda Kendra. A total of 20 Karyakartas, including parents and well-wishers, were present.

साधना दिवस अमृतसर - पंजाब प्रांत

एक जीवन, एक ध्येय मनुष्य निर्माण से राष्ट्रीय पुनरुत्थान को समर्पित विवेकानंद केंद्र के संस्थापक हमारे प्रेरणा पुंज माननीय एकनाथ रानाडे जी की जयंती 19 नवंबर 2025 पर उनके अनिरुद्ध कार्यगति और आदर्शों को याद करते हुए उनको भावपूर्ण पुष्पांजलि, शत् शत् नमन | सेंट सारंगधर सीनियर सेकेंडरी स्कूल, अमृतसर में यह कार्यक्रम प्रधानाचार्य डॉ रजनी डोगरा के सानिध्य में संपन्न हुआ | कार्यक्रम में कुल संख्या 26 रही | इस कार्यक्रम में विद्यालय के गायत्री हाऊस की अध्यापिकाओं व बच्चों ने विवेकानंद राक मेमोरियल, कन्याकुमारी के संस्थापक माननीय एकनाथ रानाडे जी की जीवनी व कार्यों का संस्मरण किया | सभी ने उनसे यह प्रेरणा ग्रहण की कि अनेक बाधायों के बावजूद किस तरह लक्ष्य के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को प्राप्त करना है। विवेकानंद केंद्र विभाग, अमृतसर से संपर्क प्रमुख श्रीमती सुनीता शर्मा, कार्यकारिणी सदस्य माधवी मोहला, साहित्य प्रमुख रितु शर्मा तथा केंद्र संयोजिका दीदी रजनी डोगरा उपस्थित रहीं | सभी ने अपने अपने संबोधन में माननीय एकनाथ रानाडे जी की संकल्प से सिद्धि तक की यात्रा का वर्णन किया।

Sadhana Diwas Celebration and the concluding ceremony of the Science and Arts Exhibition at VKV Kanyakumari

The Sadhana Diwas Celebration and the concluding ceremony of the Science and Arts Exhibition were organized by Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu Prant), on 19th November 2025 at Swami Vivekananda Sabhagriham, Vivekanandapuram. A total of 1400 participants including students, teachers, and parents attended the programme.

Sadhana Diwas, observed annually on 19 November, commemorates the birth anniversary of Mananeeya Shri Eknathji Ranade, the founder of Vivekananda Kendra and the visionary behind the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The programme began at 2:00 p.m. and Sri Charanjit of Class IX was the Master of Ceremony.

The event commenced with an invocation rendered by the students of Class VII, creating a serene and devotional ambiance. Kum. L. Samiksha of Class VII welcomed the Chief Guest, dignitaries, teachers, parents, and students, briefly highlighting the purpose of celebrating Sadhana. Sri Wiranjan of Class IX presented the significance of Sadhana Diwas, emphasizing its message of discipline, dedication, and self-improvement. This was followed by students’ presentations, where Kum. J. Sarva Rakshithasri, the winner of the music competition, presented a melodious song, and Kum. J. S. Mathu Varshini, the elocution competition winner, delivered a speech on the theme “Digital India.”

Dr. T. C. Mahesh, Principal of Vivekananda College, Agasteeswaram, delivered the Chief Guest’s Address, speaking on the ideals of Sadhana Diwas and its relevance in daily life. He referred to the disciplined lifestyles of leaders such as Jayaprakash Narayan and Nanaji Deshmukh and quoted Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts on Sadhana. He highlighted that life is full of challenges and that one must convert these challenges into opportunities for Sadhana. He stressed the importance of practising discipline, respect, and helpfulness every day, appreciated the value-based education of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, and congratulated the participants of the Science Exhibition. A musical presentation by students of Class VII further enhanced the programme.

In the Presidential Address, Aadaraneeya Kum. Radha Didi, Secretary (Administration) Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari highlighted that all branches of Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas across the country observe Sadhana Diwas with devotion and dedication. She emphasized the importance of imbibing discipline and sincerity in life. She shared her experience with Class VI students of VKV Kanyakumari during their visit to Gangotri within the Vivekananda Kendra campus, recalling the students’ enthusiasm in learning about its spiritual significance and cultural value. She expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Smt. Chembi Ammal, acknowledging her dedicated service and offering prayers for peace. She congratulated all participants of the Science Exhibition and expressed gratitude to the teachers and mentors for their efforts. She concluded by reminding everyone that the ultimate purpose of education is to shape responsible, compassionate, and value-oriented human beings.

Prizes for various events, including the Science Exhibition and Children’s Day competitions, were awarded by Dr. T. C. Mahesh and Aa. Radha Didi, encouraging and appreciating the achievers. A memento was then presented to the Chief Guest as a gesture of gratitude for his inspiring presence. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Carlie Maria of Class IX, who expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the event. The celebration concluded with the Kendra Prarthana.

Vidhya Nidhi Samarpana programme at Mysore

On the auspicious occasion of Sadhana Diwas, 19th November 2025, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, Mysore Branch, organized a meaningful service initiative titled Vidhya Nidhi Samarpana. The program focused on supporting education and self-reliance among economically underprivileged sections of society.

As part of this initiative, scholarships and educational assistance amounting to ₹1,85,000 were distributed. A total of 28 needy students benefited from the scholarship support, including children from the Karyasthan at Hanumanalu village and three college-going students. To facilitate higher education and digital learning, two laptops were provided to deserving students. In addition, one sewing machine was gifted to a needy mother to support her livelihood and promote self-reliance.

The Vidhya Nidhi Samarpana program reflected Vivekananda Kendra’s enduring commitment to seva, education, and holis