Flood Relief Seva Activity at Pathanamthitta, Keralam

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Keralam Prant, Pathanamthitta Branch, undertook a Flood Relief Seva Activity to support families affected by the severe floods in Pathanamthitta district during August 2026. As part of the initiative, educational material kits were distributed to 230 school-going children on 27 September 2026, with the active involvement of 30 Karyakartas.

During the first week of August 2026, Pathanamthitta district experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall, with more than 300 mm of rain recorded on 1 August. The overflowing of the Pamba, Manimala and Meenachil rivers resulted in widespread flooding, waterlogging and landslides in the Pamba river basin and surrounding areas. Several localities were submerged under 2 to 2.5 feet of water, with roads blocked and floodwater entering numerous houses, causing extensive damage to household belongings.

Responding to the situation, Shri Vivek Ji, Sanyojak - Vivekananda Kendra Pathanamthitta and Kottayam, along with Karyakartas of Vivekananda Kendra and Balagokulam, visited the flood-affected areas. They conducted surveys in Ranni, Kozhencherry, Thiruvalla, Eraviperoor, Mallappally and nearby villages to assess the difficulties faced by the affected families.

During the survey, the Karyakartas observed that many school-going children had lost their school bags, textbooks, notebooks and other educational materials in the floods. Recognizing the difficulties this would create in continuing their education, the team decided to provide essential educational supplies to the affected students.

Accordingly, on 27 September 2026, Karyakartas visited the affected families and distributed educational material kits containing a school bag, books, notebooks, pens, pencils, a sharpener, an eraser and a scale. While most kits were delivered directly to the beneficiaries at their homes, some families received them from the Pathanamthitta Balagokulam Karyalayam.

Through this initiative, 230 students received educational material kits, supported by the dedicated efforts of 30 Karyakartas. The assistance helped the children replace essential learning materials lost during the floods and supported their return to regular educational activities.

International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations in Keralam Prant

 

As part of the nationwide observance of International Day of Yoga 2026, all the branch centres of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm. The celebrations reflected Vivekananda Kendra's commitment to promoting the true spirit of Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of Oneness. 

The International Day of Yoga was observed across three discticts (Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Ernakulam) of Keralam Prant through 29 programmes, which brought together 4,086 participants from different sections of society. A total of 22 karyakarthas were involved in organizing these programmes. The branch-wise/Prakalpa-wise details are as follows:

• Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation (Kodungallur): 22 programmes, 1,773 participants
• Thiruvananthapuram: 7 programmes, 2,313 participants

 

The programmes were held at educational institutions, community centres, and public venues, making Yoga accessible to people of all age groups. Participants enthusiastically performed Yogasanas, Pranayama, and meditation in accordance with the Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. The celebrations not only encouraged the practice of Yoga but also inspired participants to embrace a healthy, disciplined, and harmonious way of life.