Navvarsh, Yugadi, Chaitra Pratipada and Gudi Padwa celebration at Vivekanandapuram Kanyakumari

The celebration of Navvarsh, Yugadi, Chaitra Pratipada, and Gudi Padwa was observed on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026, with great spiritual fervor and joy at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari.

This significant occasion, marking the beginning of the traditional Hindu New Year, brought together devotees and karyakartas in a vibrant display of cultural heritage. The festivities were held under the graceful presidency of Mananeeya Rekha Davey Didi, Joint General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra, whose presence added a sense of profound inspiration to the gathering.

Ma. Rekha Didi raised the Gudi outside the Central Office of Vivekanandapuram as a symbol of auspiciousness and prosperity. The program concluded with the recitation of the Shantipath and Kendra Prathna.

Panthakkaal Naduthal Ceremony at Sri Ekakshara Mahaganapati Temple, Vivekanandapuram

The traditional ‘Panthakkaal Naduthal’ (installation of holy wooden pole) ceremony was held at Arulmigu Sri Ekakshara Mahaganapati Temple on 19th August 2024, with the participation of around 25 devotees.