Mananeeya Dr. M. Lakshmi Kumari Didi Conferred with Dharma Ratna Puraskar - Kerala

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari is pleased to inform you that Mananeeya Dr. M. Lakshmi Kumari Didi, the former All India President of Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Vivekananda Kendra, has been conferred with Dharma Ratna Puraskar – 2025, presented by Samskriti, Nanmanda, Kerala, an organization dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of dharmic values through living practice. She is currently the Director & Chairperson of the Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation at Kodungallur.

The Dharma Ratna Puraskar is instituted to honour individuals who exemplify the eternal principles of Sanātana Dharma and commit themselves to the cultural and spiritual upliftment of society through their work and conduct.

This year, the award is being presented to Mananeeya Dr. Lakshmi Kumari in recognition of her distinguished and selfless service to society through education and cultural upliftment, and for her lifelong commitment to the eternal values of Sanātana Dharma. Through her exemplary conduct and tireless efforts, she has embodied the principles of dharma, seva, karuṇā, and saṃskāra. Her remarkable contributions reflect a rare harmony of knowledge and practice, where tradition is not merely preserved, but lived, renewed, and transmitted for the present age. As a living torch bearer of Sanātana Dharma values, her service continues to inspire individuals and institutions alike. Vivekananda Kendra Karyakartas are proud and delighted for this recognition of her dedicated work in strengthening society and guiding future generations.