Amrit Parivar Milan at Pimpri Chinchwad

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant, Pashchim Maharashtra Vibhag, Pimpri-Chinchwad Branch, organized Amrit Parivar Milan 2026 on 23rd August 2026 with the objective of strengthening family values, affectionate interaction among Karyakartas and their family members, awareness of nation-building activities, and organizational participation. The programme was attended by 132 members from 51 families.

The programme was graced by Aadaraneeya Shri Abhayji Bapat ji, Maharashtra Prant Sanghatak; Aadaraneeya Shri Sumit Shivhare ji, Prant Sah-Sanghatak; and Aadaraneeya Shri Sachinji Ramdasi, Nagar Sanchalak.

The programme commenced with three Omkar chants and prayer, led by Pranjali Tai. This was followed by games conducted by Shri Nikhil Ji and Shri Nachiket Ji, and an energetic Action Song by Shri Sandeep Ji, creating a joyful family atmosphere.

Vistar Group Discussions

The participants were divided into four Vistar ganas—Chapekar Vistar, Savitribai Phule Vistar, Chhatrapati Vistar and Atal Vistar. The discussions focused on “What is Amrit Parivar?”, its application in personal and family life, and the concept and formation of a Sankul. Methods for strengthening and consolidating the Vistar, bringing Karyakartas and families together, and developing an effective organizational structure were also discussed.

Shri Narendra Ji presented the inspirational song “Charaiveti Charaiveti, Yahi To Mantra Hai Apna.”

Spiritual Retreat Experience

Ms. Mayuri Tai Ramdasi, who participated in the Spiritual Retreat – August 2026 for the first time, shared her experience. She spoke about the peace and positive energy she experienced in the serene surroundings of the retreat, which helped her introspect, discover herself and develop a resolve to contribute meaningfully to society.

Simhastha Kumbh Parva 2027–2028

In preparation for the Simhastha Kumbh Parva 2027–2028 in Nashik, a presentation was made on the various Seva activities of Vivekananda Kendra and their effective communication to society. The participants were encouraged to identify friends and family members interested in volunteering and share their names with the Nagar Samiti.

Nation Building through Man Making

Shri Kaushal Ji highlighted the importance of the participation of Karyakartas and their family members in nation-building activities. He emphasized the thought that when an individual develops, the family develops; when the family develops, society develops; and when society develops, the nation is built.

Thereafter, Shri Siddharth Ji introduced Aadaraneeya Shri Abhayji Bapat Ji, and Nupur Tai presented Vivek Vani.

Guidance by Aadaraneeya Shri Abhayji Bapat

Aadaraneeya Shri Abhayji Bapat Ji guided the participants on strengthening the Amrit Parivar through conscious incorporation of mother tongue (Bhasha), food habits (Bhojan), dressing (Bhusha), family communication and home atmosphere (Bhavan), prayer (Bhajan), and family outings or pilgrimages (Bhraman). He emphasized the thought, “If the family system of India remains strong and harmonious, the entire world will remain harmonious.” He also explained the pathway of “Amrit Parivar – Amrit Sankul – Nation Building.”

As a memento, participating Karyakartas and family members were presented with “Kishori va Kishor Vikas,” the July issue of “Vivek Vichar,” a Tulsi plant, and an “Amrit Parivar” sticker.

The programme concluded with Kendra Prarthana. The Milan successfully strengthened family interaction and connected the concept of Amrit Parivar with practical family life. The message of “Values through Family, Character Building through Values, and Nation Building through Character Building” was effectively reinforced, inspiring greater participation in the activities and vision of Vivekananda Kendra.

'अमृत परिवार मिलन ' का आयोजन बिलासपुर द्वारा

विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी, शाखा बिलासपुर द्वारा आयोजित 'अमृत परिवार मिलन' कार्यक्रम मंगला स्थित कृष्ण वाटिका में अत्यंत गरिमामय वातावरण में संपन्न हुआ।

कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ पारंपरिक रूप से तीन बार ओंकार ध्वनि एवं पवित्र प्रार्थना के साथ किया गया। इसके पश्चात् नगर प्रमुख डॉ. सुषमा जी ने उपस्थित अतिथियों का आत्मीय परिचय कराया। संपूर्ण कार्यक्रम का कुशल संचालन विवेकानंद केंद्र के नगर सह प्रमुख श्री विवेक पांडेय द्वारा किया गया। इस विशेष अवसर पर संगठन के समर्पित जीवनव्रती कार्यकर्ता श्री योगेंद्र जी, जनार्दन जी, डॉ. संजय वस्त्रकार, श्री भुवनेश्वर पटेल, डॉ. अतुल दुबे, श्री ज्योत्सना मिश्रा, श्री भरत पाखमोड़े और श्री राहुल साहू सहित केंद्र के अनेक निष्ठावान कार्यकर्ता एवं शुभचिंतक उपस्थित रहे।

कार्यक्रम की मुख्य वक्ता, मध्य प्रांत संगठक सुश्री रचना दीदी ने अपने उद्बोधन में 'अमृत परिवार' की 'छः भ' (भाषा, भूषा, भोजन, भजन, भवन और भ्रमण) की अनूठी अवधारणा को विस्तार से समझाया। उन्होंने बताया कि किस प्रकार इन छह तत्वों को दैनिक जीवन में अपनाकर हम वर्तमान सामाजिक चुनौतियों का दृढ़ता से सामना कर सकते हैं। उन्होंने इस बात पर विशेष जोर दिया कि परिवार राष्ट्र की सबसे छोटी और महत्वपूर्ण इकाई है; यदि हमारे परिवार शांति, सुख और स्वस्थ मनोरंजन के केंद्र बनेंगे, तो निश्चित ही समाज और संपूर्ण देश में भी यही सकारात्मक स्थिति दिखाई देगी। एक सुखी, शांत और खुशहाल राष्ट्र ही अंततः विश्व का मार्गदर्शन कर विश्व गुरु के पद पर आसीन हो सकता है।

इसके बाद, छत्तीसगढ़ विभाग संगठक श्री योगेंद्र जी द्वारा एक सुमधुर और प्रेरणादायक भजन की प्रस्तुति दी गई, जिसके पश्चात् समस्त उपस्थित जनसमूह ने सामूहिक रूप से हनुमान चालीसा का पाठ किया।

कार्यक्रम के अंतिम चरण में, अमृत परिवार प्रमुख डॉ. शीला शर्मा ने नगर आभार व्यक्त करते हुए कार्यक्रम में पधारे सभी अतिथियों एवं मुख्य रूप से कार्यक्रम के संयोजक 'पटेल परिवार' के प्रति सहृदय आभार प्रदर्शन किया।

Amrit Parivar Milan organized at Mysore

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, Chamundeshwari Devi Vibhag, Mysore Branch organized an Amrit Parivar Milan on May 20, 2026, at the residence of Sri Krishna ji Vistar Pramukh in Vidyashankar Nagar.

The program commenced with a soulful prayer and the Amrit Parivar song, followed by an introductory address by Smt. Gayatri Akka, Vibhag Amrit Parivar Pramukh, who welcomed Mananeeya Shri Bhanudasji, All India General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra. After a warm interactive session where all participants introduced themselves, Mananeeya Bhanudas ji briefed the gathering on the history of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the core activities of Vivekananda Kendra, and the vital role families play in nation-building. The event also featured an insightful discussion on the modern challenges faced by families, which was elegantly concluded by Smt. Parvati Didiand Smt. Gayatri Didi.

Marking a significant step forward for the local branch, two new Sankulas were formed during the program, with two dedicated karyakartas stepping up to take sankul pramukh responsibilities, while Sri Krishna ji was formally appointed as the Vistar Pramukh.

The spiritually enriching program concluded gracefully with a Shanti mantra.

Gita Jayanti Celebration and Amrit Pariwar Milan at Kamrup Vibhag

On 7 December 2025, from 10:00 a.m., Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari—Ugratara Nagar, Kamakhya Nagar, and Lalganesh Nagar of Kamrup Vibhag, Assam Prant—jointly celebrated Gita Jayanti and Amrit Pariwar Milan at the sacred Bhima Sankar Jyotirlinga Kshetra, located at Dakini Hill, Pamohi, Guwahati. The programme featured the chanting of Karma Yoga (Chapter 3) slokas from the Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit and their Hindi rendering from Gita for Daily Life.

The highlights of the celebration included Sanskrit chanting of the Karma Yoga slokas, Hindi chanting from Gita for Daily Life, and an Amrit Pariwar discourse accompanied by a devotional song. The gathering was attended by Ad. Arup Bora ji, Kamrup Vibhag Pramukh; Ad. Smita Didi, Jeevan Brati and Sahitya Seva Pramukh, Kamrup Vibhag; and Ad. Kalyan Dutta, IT Pramukh, Kamrup Vibhag, along with Nagar Pramukhs, other Karyakartas, and devotees. A total of 38 participants attended the programme.

Organised by Ugratara Nagar with the support of Lalganesh Nagar and Kamakhya Nagar, the event featured an engaging discourse by Chief Speaker Ad. Kalyan Dutta Dada on the significance of Amrit Pariwar, focusing on the practice of 5S and 6B values. The session also included the song “Jeevan Mey Sukh-Dukh Ka Aana-Jaana Satat Chaley…”. A special address was delivered by Ad. Purushottam Upadhya Dada, Karyapaddhati Pramukh of Kamakhya Nagar and a renowned Kathavachak, who spoke on the Gita Saar. Additionally, Ad. Sushil Kumar ji, Karyapaddhati Pramukh of Kamrup Vibhag, conducted a series of enjoyable and interactive games.

The programme concluded with a collective Sankalpa to practice Gita sloka chanting in every family and to follow the principles of 5S and 6B in each Sankul. The celebration reflected devotion, discipline, and the collective resolve to integrate the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita into daily life. The event concluded with the Kendra Prarthana, followed by Amrit Bhojan lovingly brought by participating families.

Amrit Parivar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya at Silpukhri Vistar in Guwahati

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam Prant, Kamrup Vibhag organized Amrit Pariwar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya at Silpukhri Vistar, Guwahati on 14th November 2025 at the Residence of Shri Dhaneswar Kalita. A total of 44 participants attended the gathering.

The programme began with the prayer led by Ad. Minoti Barman Baido, followed by devotional bhajans rendered by the Karyakartas, creating an inspiring and devotional atmosphere. Senior Karyakartas including Ad. Smita Didi, Ad. Rupali Kalita Baido, Ad. Arup Bora, and Ad. Kalyan Dutta were present along with other karyakarthas of the Vibhag and Nagar.

Ad. Kalyan Dutta, IT Pramukh of Kamrup Vibhag, explained the meanings of the mantras and shlokas sung, including the Kendra Prayer. He spoke on the significance of Amrit Pariwar, emphasising unity and social responsibility in the context of the current demographic challenges in Assam. He elaborated on the concept of the 5-S—Sukhi, Sampanna, Sostha, Sanskar-Sram, and Samaj-Dharana—and encouraged all families to adopt these values. Following his appeal, two Sankuls were unanimously formed with five families each: Maharishi Dadhichi Sankul and Maharishi Patanjali Sankul.

Earlier, Ad. Rupali Kalita Baido highlighted the 6-B principles of Amrit Pariwar— Bhasha, Bhusha, Bhojan, Bhajan, Bhawan, Bhraman. During the programme, Smt. Purnima Kalita Das was felicitated for receiving the State Government’s Best Teacher Award.

It was decided that the next Amrit Pariwar Samimilan at the Vibhag level will be held on 16 November 2025 at 3:00 PM at VKIC, Uzanbazar, with Param Pujaniya Mananeeya Nandalal Joshi (Babaji), All India Kutumba Prabodhan Sadasya, as the Chief Speaker.

The programme concluded with the Kendra Prarthana.

Amrit Parivar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya at Lalganesh Nagar and Guwahati

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam Prant, Kamrup Vibhag organized an Amrit Pariwar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya on 10th November 2025 at Bhaskar Nagar vistar of Lalganesh Nagar and at Yoga Aragyam, Udalbakra Vistar, Guwahati. The Milan at Bhaskar Nagar was hosted at the residence of Ad. Sujata Das Didi, while the Udalbakra Vistar programme was held at the Yoga Aragyam premises. The programmes were attended by 25 participants at Bhaskar Nagar Bistar and 32 participants at Udalbakra Bistar.

The event was graced by Ad. Alaka Gauri Didi, Jeevan Vrati and Assam Prant Sangathak; Ad. Smita Didi, Jeevan vrati and Sahitya Seva Pramukh, Kamrup Vibhag; Ad. Arup Bora, Kamrup Vibhag Pramukh; along with other dedicated karyakartas of the Vibhag and Nagar.

The programme commenced with a prayer, followed by devotional bhajans offered by the karyakartas, creating a serene and spiritually uplifting environment. Addressing the gathering, Ad. Arup Bora Dada emphasized the contemporary relevance of Amrit Pariwar and encouraged the participants to understand its core values and embody the guidelines in their family and social life.

He further appealed for Sankul formation within the participating families. Accordingly, two new Sankuls were unanimously formed—Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa Sankul at Bhaskar Nagar Vistar and Sister Nivedita Sankul at Udalbakra Vistar. It was also decided that the next Amrit Pariwar Milan would be held on 14th November 2025 at the residence of Ad. Dhaneswar Kalita Dada of Ugratara Nagar.

The programme concluded with the Kendra Prarthana.

Amrit Parivar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya at Guwahati

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam Prant, Kamrup Vibhag organized an Amrit Parivar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya on 9th November 2025 at the Basistha Karyasthan of Kalakshetra Nagar, Guwahati hosted at the residence of Shri Paban Jyoti Pator and Ad. Piku Moni Borgohain Didi. The programme saw the participation of 45 attendees.

The Milan was graced by Ad. Meera Kulkarni Didi, Jeevan vrati and Joint Secretary, VKSPV & Secretary, VKIC; Ad. Subrata Mukherjee, Karyapadhati Pramukh, Assam Prant; Ad. Dhira Deka Baido, Samparka Pramukh, Assam Prant; Ad. Arup Bora, Kamrup Vibhag Pramukh; Ad. Kalyan Dutta, IT Pramukh, Kamrup Vibhag; and other dedicated karyakartas of the Vibhag and Nagar.

The programme began with a prayer session, followed by devotional bhajans that enriched the spiritual ambiance. Ad. Piku Moni Borgohain Baido offered a heartfelt remembrance of Mananeeya Lt. Mridula Pator and invited Ad. Kalyan Dutta Dada to deliver the keynote address. In his message, he highlighted the relevance of Amrit Pariwar in the present demographic context of Assam and urged participants to uphold the 5-S (Sukhi, Sampanna, Swasthya, Samskar-sram, Samaj Dharana) and 6-B (Bhasha, Bhusha, Bhojan, Bhajan, Bhawan, Bhraman) values of Amrita Parivar. He appealed to the gathered families to initiate Sankul formation, following which two Sankuls were unanimously formed—Srimanta Sankardev Sankul and Srimanta Madhav Dev Sankul.

Earlier, Kum. Tanushri Deka presented a melodious tribute song dedicated to Iswar Putra Zubeen Garg. It was decided to conduct the next Amrit Pariwar Milan on 10th November 2025 at the residence of Ad. Sujata Das (Bhaskar Nagar Vistar, Lalganesh Nagar) and on 14th November 2025 at the residence of Ad. Dhaneswar Kalita Dada (Ugratara Nagar). The programme concluded with the Kendra Prarthana and light refreshments.

Amrit Parivar Milan at Guwahati

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam Prant, Kamrup Vibhag organized a Amrit Parivar Workshop and Bhajan Sandhya on 16th October 2025 at VKIC, Uzanbazar through the organising committee of Amrit Parivar, with the objective of expediting the formation of Sankuls across various Nagars of the Vibhag. The programme began at 4:30 p.m. and witnessed the participation of 10 karyakartas. The workshop featured addresses by Ad. Minoti Barman Baido, Ad. Snigdha Baido, Ad. Kalyan Dutta Dada and Ad. Arup Bora Dada, each of whom elaborated on different dimensions of Sankul formation and its relevance in the present socio-cultural context.

In his detailed address, Ad. Kalyan Dutta, IT Pramukh of Kamrup Vibhag, explained the framework for forming one Sankul with five Parivars and proposed naming the Sankuls after inspiring personalities such as Lachit, Kanaklata, Maa Sarda, Srimanta Sankardev, Swami Vivekananda and Bhagini Nivedita, with flexibility for local adaptations. He further highlighted the guiding principles of 5-S (Sukhi, Sampanna, Swastha, Sanskar-Sram, Samaj-Dharana) and 6-B (Basha, Bhusha, Bhojan, Bhajan, Bhawan, Bhraman) as essential components of family development. The workshop resolved to initiate Amrit Parivar Milan gatherings at the residences of Ad. Sarswati Bin Baido (Satribari, near Athgaon) and Ad. Pickumoni Baido (Beltola), and set the goal of forming at least ten Sankuls in each Nagar before the visit of Mananeeya Nandalal Baba in the last week of November 2025. The session concluded with the Kendra Prarthana.

An Amrit Parivar Milan and Bhajan Sandhya of Maa Sarda Sankul was subsequently organised on 2 November 2025 at the residence of Ad. Sarswati Bin Baido, Satribari. The programme was graced by Ad. Smita Didi, Jivan vrati and Sahitya Seva in charge of VK; Ad. Subrata Mukherjee, Assam Prant Karyapaddhati Pramukh; along with Ad. Minoti Barman Baido, Ad. Snigdha Baido and Ad. Dhaneswar Kalita Dada. A total of 22 members participated.

In his keynote address, Ad. Kalyan Dutta emphasized the significance of Amrit Parivar in the current demographic scenario of Assam and motivated all attendees, including four Sanskar Varga children, to understand and uphold the values of the 5-S and 6-Bs. It was collectively decided that the next Amrit Parivar Milan would be held on 9 November 2025 at the residence of Ad. Pickumoni Baido, Beltola. The programme concluded with the Kendra Prarthana.