The Personality Development Camp, organized by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Telugu Prant, Bhagyanagar Vibhag, Chandanagar Vistar, was successfully conducted from April 26th to May 3rd, 2026, at the serene venue of the Ayyappa Swami Temple in Ranga Reddy district. The eight-day camp drew 25 participants in the 8–13 age groups, seamlessly managed by a dedicated team of 6 karyakartas.
The valedictory program was presided over by Shri Satyanarayana ji, President of the Ayyappa Swamy Temple as the Chief Guest, alongside Shri Ravi Naidu ji, Prant Sanghatak, Telugu & Odisha Prant as the keynote Speaker.
Each day began with the spiritual grounding of Omkar and Prarthana, followed by Yoga and Suryanamaskars to help the children enhance their concentration and physical fitness. The well-rounded curriculum included sessions on Bhagavad Gita chanting, inspirational stories of the great personalities of Bharat, patriotic songs, shlokas, and interactive group discussions that collectively instilled moral values, patriotism, confidence, and self-discipline. Cultivating everyday mindfulness, the children practiced daily Sankalps, such as greeting everyone with “Namaste” and reciting the Bhojan Mantra before meals, while fun, team-building games injected high enthusiasm and cooperation into the schedule.
The camp's impact was further enriched by an array of specialized sessions, featuring “Let’s Grow Together” by Shri Giridhar ji, “Cheriyal Painting” by Shri Madhu Merogoju ji, “Personality Development – Bharatiya Way” by Smt. Tripura Kota, “Inspirations from the Life of Swami Vivekananda” by Shri Arun Gaud ji, and insightful sessions on “Seva” and “Lippan Art” by Smt. Surabhi Bhatnagar.
The camp culminated in a heartfelt Samapan Samaroh, which featured a moving Matru-Pitra Vandan and vibrant presentations by the young participants showcasing their learning. Parents expressed immense appreciation for the visible, positive behavioral changes in their children and lauded the sincere efforts of the organizing team.
Concluding with the distribution of participation certificates and books to all the children, the camp proved to be a deeply meaningful and enriching experience, successfully inspiring the next generation toward a balanced development of body, mind, intellect, and character based on Bharatiya values and ideals.