Samartha Bharat Parva celebration and Dhuni Puja 2025 at Durgapur

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, West Bengal Prant, Paschimbanga Prant, Shanti Niketan Vibhag, Durgapur Nagar organized the Samartha Bharat Parva celebration and Dhuni Puja at Vivekananda Uddyan, M.A.M.C., Durgapur Nagar, on 25th December 2025. A total of 86 people attended the event.

Samartha Bharat Parva celebrates the strength of India, observed from 25th December—the first day of Swami Vivekananda's meditation on the rock in 1892—to 12th January, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

On the night of 24th December 1886, following the Mahasamadhi of their beloved Guru Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa on 16th August 1886, Swami Vivekananda and his brother disciples gathered and took their informal vows of sanyasa around a sacred fire at Antpur on 24 December 1886, which was followed by formal vows in January 1887 at Baranagar Math. The Dhuni Puja is celebrated to commemorate that historic event. The flame of the Dhuni symbolizes purity, renunciation, and the eternal spirit of service and sacrifice that Swamiji carried throughout his life.

The program was blessed by the honorable presence of Mananeeya Shri Hanumantha Rao Ji, All India Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. In front of the sacred flame lit before the statue of Swami Vivekananda, all participants gathered with deep devotion and reverence. They offered oblations and took a heartfelt vow to dedicate themselves to the service of society and the nation, following Swamiji's vision. The event concluded with the Shanti Mantra and Kendra Prarthana. Prasadam was distributed to all attendees.

Guru Purnima Utsav Celebration by Shantiniketan Vibhag, Paschimbanga Prant

 Shantiniketan Vibhag of Paschimbangla Pranta  organised a virtual program on 25th July to celebrate Gurupurnima.

The programme was started with 3 Omkars and Shanti Path followed by Guru Bandana performed by Sayan Pal, a little kendra Karyakarta  ,and  Shri Subha Bagdi (Sanskar Varga Pramukh, Durgapur) .
 
Shri Someswar Boral,Sah sanjojok of Siuri Karyasthan threw light on the message of Gurupurnima sent by Ma.Nibedita Didi. Didi pointed out the importance of observing different festivals which would help to  preserve Sanatan rituals.

Shri Subrata Das (Research Scholar and Karyakarta of Vivekanada Kendra) introduced Shri Biswanath Chakraborty, the key note speaker-the Secretary of Vivekananda Seva O Shiksha Bikash Sangha,Birbhum.

In his speech Biswanathda told that Guru parampara,an age old tradition in our country helped
since time immemorial  disciples to find out right path in the life .

He focused on Omkar, the Guru of Vivekananda Kendra , as the highest entity in Bharatiya culture.

The Program was concluded with vote of thanks by Shri Ruhidas Ghosh(Durgapur Nagar Pramukh)  followed by Santi Mantra .

The program was conducted by Shri Subrata Mondal (Sampark Pramukh,Durgapur Nagar).

In this program 38 participants took part .

International Day Of Yoga Celebration - Durgapur Nagar

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Durgapur Nagar celebrated the 7th International Day of Yoga both Physical and Online.

Physical program was conducted in 9 places and the online program was conducted with collaboration with CSIR-CMERI Durgapur .


The program was started with 3 ॐ & Shanti Path followed by introduction Speech given by Dr. Harish Hirani ( Director ,CMERI Durgapur)
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Shri Subrata Mondal (Sampark Pramukh, Durgapur Nagar and Pravasi karyakarta of Eknath Vibhag) conducted the yoga session as per the Yoga Day Protocol, loosening exercise, Aasans and Pranayam.

Ma. Vishwas Lapalkar (Prant Sanghatak, Paschimbanga Prant, Vivekananda Kendra) taken the Dhana and enlightened about the concept of oneness through yoga.

Program Concluded with Shanti Mantra.

Total 108 participants in the physical programmes and 55 participants were participated in the online program via Google Meet.

72nd Republic Day Celebration - Durgapur Nagar

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Durgapur Nagar celebrated the 72nd Republic Day on 26th January with different cultural program at Vivekananda Uddyan , Viswakarma Nagar .

 The program begins with 3 Om kar Santi Path followed by Flag hoisting,Bharat Mata Pujon. Shri Ashok Borah(Nagar Sanchalak,RSS) and Shri Niloy Munshi (Ex. Airforce Officer and Anandalaya Palak) was present during the Flag hoisting.

Later different type of games was organised throughout the day and all Sanskar Varga Karyakarta, Anandalaya students were participated .

At the evening a cultural program was organised where Anandalaya students has participated and perform Recitation, dance on patriotic song also Sanskar Varga karyakartas performed yoga pyramid.

The program was concluded with Prize distribution for different competition followed by a heart touching Speech by Shri Santi Nath Bhattacharya (President, Vivekananda Janmotsav O Seva Samiti) also Shri Achyut Hazra(Vibhag Karyavah,RSS) . We did Kendra Prarthana at the end.

The whole program was conducted by the Yuva Karyakartas under the guidance of Shri Prolay Dhali (Nagar Karyapadhati Pramukh).

Total 157 audience present in the program.

Netaji Birthday Celebration at Durgapur

 Vivekananda Kendra,Durgapur Nagar has Celebrated the Nataji Subhas Chandra Bose's 125th Birth Anniversary, PARAKRAM DIWAS on 23rd January,2021 with different cultural program at Vivekanada Uddyan, Viswakarma Nagar .

The program begins with Flag hosting by Shri Santi Nath Bhattacharya (President, Vivekananda Janmotsav O Seva Samiti) followed by National Anthem,  Pushpanjali to Bharat Mata & Netaji. Samskar Varga karyakartas performed Geet followed by Swadesh Mantra Path. Different type of Games, Surya Namaskar, Quiz on general knowledge was organised throughout the day.

On this auspicious day 62 woolen blankets were distributed to the needy people and in this ocassion Shri Debasish Sinha , Ex Director (M&RA), DPL and Dr. Polash Dalui , Zela Pracharak (RSS) was present with us. An heart touching speech was given by Dr. Polash Dalui on Netaji and his freedom fight against British.
 
Shri Ruhidas Ghosh(Nagar Pramukh) and Shri Swapan Kumar Samanta (Vyavastha Pramukh) did "Ek Bhata - Vijayi Bharat" Sampark on the occasion of 50 years of Rock Memorial with  Shri Debasish Sinha , Ex Director (M&RA), DPL and handed over to him picture of Rock memorial , booklet on history of Rock memorial and activity report of Durgapur.

The whole program was conducted by Karyakartas under the guidance of Shri Prolay Dhali ( Karya Padhati Pramukh)

Total 87 Sisters and Brother along with organizing team participated in this auspicious occasion with divine blessings of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Vivekananda Jayanti Celebration at Durgapur

 On the Occasion of Swami Vivekanan's Jayanti Vivekananda Kendra, Durgapur Nagar, West Bengal organised a whole day program on 12th January at Vivekananda Udyan, M.A.M.C .

Day Started with Yagna followed by Gita path. Special Guest Dr. Subhas Sarkar , MP of Bakura was present in Malyadan karyakram on Swamiji Stachu .

Organised different competition's started with Surya Namaskar and total 54 little sisters and brothers were participated in the event .

In the afternoon program continues with Sanskrit Sloke , Quiz on Vivekananda , Blowing Sankha and Bhakti Geeti competition followed by Dharma sabha.

In the Dharma Sabha Introductory speech was given by Shri Shri Raja Halder and Shri Kunal Mondal Karyakarta of Durgapur Nagar followed by the speech our chief Speaker Shri Santinath Bhattacharya , President of  Vivekananda Janmotsav O Seva Samiti .
Total 153 audience was present in the Dharma Sabha.

Shri Ruhidas Ghosh Nagar Pramukh described the Kendra activities in durgapur and make appeals to the audience to join with us in this Man Making Nation building work. Shri Tapas Pal ( Saha Nagar Pramukh) delivered Vote of Thanks .

The program was concluded with Prize distribution ceremony .

Total 276 Audience was present throughout the day.

Run with Vivek Jyoti on Samartha Bharat Parva at Durgapur

 On Samartha Bharat Parva Vivekananda Kendra, Durgapur Nagar was organised a run with Vivek Jyoti on 12th January from Vivekananda Udyan .

Program was started with the Nagar Parikrama with Vivek-Joyti. Total 65 sisters and Brothers were participated in the auspicious run and  covered Apx. 10 km area around the city. During the run slogan's of Swami ji was given and the mother's were welcomed the karyakartas by blowing Sankha and with flowers in different places.

Total 145 audience was present in the Karyakram.

Geeta Jayanti Celebration at West Bengal

 On the occasion Geeta Jayanti, Santiniketan Bibhag of Paschimbanga Prant was organised a virtual program to celebrate the Gita Jayanti on 3rd January 2021

The program was started with a Vagan of Geeta and Shri Subrata Mondal , Sampark Pramukh Durgapur gave small introduction about Geeta Jayanti .

Our Chief Guest and Main speaker Shri Santinath Bhattacharya, President Vivekananda Janmotsob O Seva Samiti,Durgapur and Nagar Swadhay Varga Pramukh spoke on Karmayoga. He explained the inner meaning of Karmayoga with very simple language and how we should do our karma in our daily life .

Total 16 persons were participated in the program.

Weekly Kendra Varga at Durgapur Nagar ,Paschimbanga Prant

 

 Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, Durgapur Nagar Weekly Kendra Varga On 3rd January ,2021 from evening 4.30PM to 5.30PM at Vivekananda Uddyan ,M.A.M.C .

Kendra varga was started with Santi manta followed by Aikya mantra and Yoga Abhyas . We did swadhay on Samartha Bharat Parva , Shri Ruhidas Ghosh ,Nagar promukh conducted the Swadhay .

Kendra Varga was concluded with Santi Mantra followed by Kendra Prarthana .

Total 37 participants were participated in the Kendra varga .

Geeta Jayanti and Dhuni Utsab Celebration Durgapur Nagar

 Vivekananda Kendra , Durgapur Nagar was organised a program on the occasion of Geeta Jayanti and Dhuni Utsab at Vivekananda Uddyan, M.A.M.C on 25th December .

Dhuni utsab was celebrated with yagna followed by mantra chanting . Shri Santi Nath Bhattacharya Ex. Sanskrit Teacher and President of Vivekananda Janmotsab O Seva Samiti described the Karmayoga with very simple words and by chanting the Karmayoga sloke .

In this occasion Woolen Blanket was also distributed to the needy people .

Total Participants in the Program - 67.

Universal Brotherhood Day at ShantiNiketan Vibhag, WB

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Paschimbanga Prant , Shantiniketan Vibhag celebrated  Universal Brotherhood Day on 19 sept. On this occasion a Webinar was organised on the topic "Vishwa Bandhutwa: Bharatiya Sankalpna". Program started with 3 Omkaras and Shanti path. Ma. Debasish Lahiri Nagar Sanchalak , Durgapur Nagar welcomed all present and gave Introductory lecture on the  topic followed by Swadesh Mantra Path by Nagar Karyapadhati Pramukh. Later program Co-Ordinator Shri Subrata Mondal ,Sampark Pramukh ,Durgapur Nagar introduced Prof.(Dr) Harish Hirani Director of CMERI Durgapur , the chief guest and he enlightened us about Aatma Nirbhar Bharat in the context of Vishwa Bandhutwa followed by a song on Swamiji by sanskar Varga karyakarta . With this continuation our chief speaker Padmashri Ma. Nivedita Bhide (Vice President- Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari) gave a talk on the topic "Vishwa Bandhutwa: Bharatiya Sankalpna" to explained the ideology of Swami Vivekananda's brotherhood in the context of current era.

Vote of thanks was given by Shri Manas Bhattacharya, Bolpur Karyasthan Karyakarta . Program concluded with shanti mantra.

Total 163 Participants were participated in this Program .

VK Durgapur - Corona Relief Work

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Durgapur Nagar, (Paschim Banga Pranta) has started the Ration kit distribution to the needy families to support them in this Covid 19 pandemic situation.
In 1st Phase: Ration kit Distribute to 200 families
In 2nd Phase : Today we have distributed 50 more ration kit with the help of CMERI Community

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Vivekananda Janmothsov Celebration at Durgapur

Vivekananda Janmothsov O Seve Somiti and Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari Durgapur Branch are celebrating Swamiji's Birthday by organizing some cultural Program .

Total Attendees : 575

Total Karyakarta : 53

This program was continued for 3 days. 

On 9th January Our program was started with Masal run called Vivek Jyoti. In this run we have covered approx 15km with 105 participants.

Then on 11th January we had conducted some cultural program those are

Drawing Competition: Total 333 participators participated in this Drawing competition. We have divided this competition into 4 groups according to the class division.

1. Surya Namaskar Competition: Total 40 candidate participated in this competition 
2. Quize on Swami Vivekananda : Total 20 Candidate participated in this competition
3. Sanskrit Sloke Competition : Total 29 Candidate participated in this competition 

       

On 12th January from morning puja, yagya were held. Then 2 more competition were held on this day .Those are

   

1.  Story Telling of Swamiji Childhood : Total 20 children participated in this competition.
2.  Bhakti Geeti Competition : Total 43 Candidate participated in this competition.

       

The main attraction of the day is that "Dharma Shabha". Our main guest Prof. Janardan Ghosh (Professor of Vivekananda University of English Department) was present in this program and delivered his valuable speech . Along with Vivekananda Kendra Karyakarta Sri Biswanath Chakrabartty (Shantiniketan Bhibagh Promukh) also present . And also some of delegates personality of our society were present in this program .At the end of the program was the Prize distribution ceremony .

The whole Program was organized by Mr. Ruhidas Ghosh (Durgapur Branch Promukh)