International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrated at VKVVF Kodungallur

Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Keralam Prant), celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga at Ananda Dham, Sringapuram, on 21st June 2026. Centered on the guiding principle of “Yoga as a way of life based on the vision of oneness” and aligned with the global theme of Healthy Aging, the event brought together 75 enthusiastic participants, yoga practitioners, and well-wishers from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

The program commenced with a prayer by Smt. Remya Suresh, followed by a warm welcome and introductory address by Sri P. N. Joshi ji. The celebration was formally inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the light of knowledge and inner consciousness.

Presiding over the function, Mananeeya Lakshmi Kumari Didi, Director & Chairperson of VK-VVF delivered an inspiring address emphasizing Yoga as a holistic way of life that fosters harmony within both the individual and society. Sri C. Ramesh ji, Retired Inspector of Police, Azhikode, delivered the keynote address, drawing from his professional background to highlight how regular yoga practice builds discipline, mental resilience, and self-mastery.

A central highlight of the morning was the Common Yoga Protocol session, expertly guided by Smt. Sheela Didi, where participants of all ages collectively practiced stretching exercises, asanas, pranayama, and meditation in a powerful display of unity.

The energy was further elevated during an experience-sharing session, where practitioners offered heartfelt testimonies on how Yoga had positively transformed their physical health and emotional balance. Under the guidance of Adaraneeya Shri Sudhakar ji, the gathering then took a collective Sankalpa, resolving to integrate Yoga into their daily routines and share its benefits with the wider community.

Seamlessly coordinated under the leadership of Adarneeya Sudhakar Ji, Senior Jeevanvrithi, the successful event drew to a close with a Vote of Thanks by Sri Devadas ji and the chanting of the Shanti Mantra.

Personality Development Camp at Kodungallur

Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Kerala Prant),organized a Personality Development Camp at Anapuzha, Karuppan Nagar. Conducted on April 19th, 2026, from 9:30 am to 4:45 pm, the camp saw the enthusiastic participation of 14 children.

Led by Shri Remya Ji, with dedicated support from Shri Bindu Cheechi and Shri Surya Ji, the day was structured to instill Bharathiya Samskara and core values through a holistic approach. The morning sessions featured a spiritual and physical blend of Prayer, Vivekananda Suktam, storytelling, Geet, and Yoga, all aimed at fostering character and discipline.

The afternoon shifted toward creative expression and physical engagement, with children actively participated in craft, art, and games. Each session and activity was purposefully planned to impart values in a joyful and interactive manner, ensuring both learning and enjoyment.

A significant factor in the camp's success was the strong connection with local families; most participants were children from families already associated with various Yoga Satras conducted by Vivekananda Kendra. This successful turnout was a direct result of consistent follow-up.

The camp reached a meaningful conclusion with the presence of Shri Sudhakar Ji, Senior Jeevanvrati Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra. His blessings and encouraging address inspired the young participants to carry the lessons of the camp into their daily lives. The children remained cheerful and fully involved throughout the day, ensuring that the camp was not just an event, but a lively and impactful experience in their personal growth.

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebration at Sandeepani Shishuvihar

Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Kerala Prant), organized the Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebration at Sandeepani Shishuvihar on 12 January 2026, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. The programme witnessed the participation of 35 people, including students, teachers, and parents.

The programme was graced by Shri Harishankar Ji as the Chief Guest, who shared the inspiring message of Swami Vivekananda with the children in a simple and motivating manner. Mananeeya Lakshmi Kumari Didi, Director of VK-VVF, Adaraneeya Shri Sudhakar Ji, and Kum. Bindu Chechi were also present on the occasion and blessed the children.

As part of the celebration, the students of Sandeepani Shishuvihar dressed up as Swami Vivekananda and presented some of his famous quotes, beautifully conveying his inspiring thoughts to the gathering. The programme created a joyful and inspiring atmosphere for the children and participants.

The celebration concluded with the Kendra Prarthana, marking the programme as a meaningful and memorable observance of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti.

Personality Development Camp at Kodungallur

Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur (Kerala Prant) organized a week-long Personality Development Camp for children at Edavilangu Sharada Gramam, Kodungulur from 4th to 11th April 2025.

The daily sessions were held from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (two and a half hours each day). A total of 25 children participated in the camp, accompanied by several parents, bringing the total number of participants to 55.

The objective of the camp was to help children develop positive beliefs and strengthen their cultural values through engaging activities such as games, storytelling, and yoga.

The camp was inaugurated by Ms. Suja Cheechi (Karyakarta, VKVVF) with a deepa prajwalan. On 9th April, Adarneeya Raghunathan Ji, a Jeevanvrati Karyakarta of Vivekananda Kendra, interacted with the children. Ms. Raji Cheechi and Sri Girish Ji also shared their thoughts and experiences during the camp.

On the concluding day, Adarneeya Sri Sudhakar Ji, a senior Jeevanvrati Karyakarta, graced the occasion, offering his blessings and guidance to the children. VKVVF Karyakartas Ms. Bindu Cheechi and Ms. Remya Cheechi were also present on the concluding day.

The children actively participated in all the activities, thoroughly enjoyed the camp, and imbibed valuable cultural and moral lessons.

Swadhyaya on 'BHAGAVATAM'

 VKVVF Started Swadhyaya on Bhagavatam on the auspicious day of Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti on 15th March.

It started with 25 participants and Swami Adhyatmanandaji blessed on the day.

Now it will continue every Monday at10am.

Karyakarta Baithak-Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur

Karyakarta Baithak: Date: 09/03/2021 Time: 3 to 5.30pm Total Karyakartas Present: 16( This includes Adaraneeya Sudhakarji, Raghuji and Radha Didi.).

Points discussed:
- How to develop Karyapaddhati in and around the district.
- Which are the identified places
- What all the activities can we take-up
- How to develop a team in each place.
- It is decided to go ahead with 9 places where we have our team now.*
- Each places 3 to 4 Karyakartas have taken responsibility*
- EBVB planning: we will have Baithak of the old teamwork out the plan for Sampark from April to August.
-It is decided to have Monthly Baithak of Karyakartas on every Last Saturday of the month 7 to 8 pm.
- It is decided to have Swadhyaya every month after the Monthly Baithak.
- Will give importance to Karyapaddhati.
- Study with the meaning of our Kendra Prarthana and other slokas will be done by Karyakartas during the Monthly  Swadhyaya of Karyakartas.
- Discussed Amrita Parivar. The work is already started and as per the individual target, all the Karyakartas will work on it and report in the next Baithak.
- We will do Samskarvarga Prashikshan Shibir at the earliest. The date will be fixed in the next Baithak.

Baithak concluded with Shanti Mantra followed by Kendra Prarthana.

Vivekananda Kendra Kerala Vibhag Varshik Baithak

 KERALA VIBHAG VARSHIK BAITHAK-2021
Date: 6th March 2021
Time: 10am to 5pm.
Total Karyakartas attended: 31


Homage to the well wishers, Karyakartas, Jawans and all those who worked for our Motherland was done by chanting of Sri Ram Jai Ram... 11 times concluding with Poornamada Poornamidam.

Welcome and Introduction: Radha Didi
All the Karyakartas introduced themselves with their responsibility.

Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi guided on the topic: Vyakti Ko Samaj Se Jodne Ki Sadhana.

Baithak Geet was Dharma Ke Liye Jiye Samaj Ke Liye Jiye.... By Kalyani Didi.

Baithak Sanchalan: Shri. Vinodji (Sanchalak-- VK Kerala Vibhag)

Discussion on Amrita Parivar, EBVB planning etc were part of the Baithak.

Concluded at 5pm with Manaeeya Lakshmi Didi's Blessings, Shanti Mantra followed by Kendra Prarthana by: Sudhakarji.

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration at Kodungallur

 As part of the celebration of universal brotherhood day online Competitions were kept for the school students and also for the adults.

1) All Kerala Elocution competition in Malayalam based on the Chicago speech of Swami Ji was for the classes V to VII; Elocution competition in English was for the High school students from class VIII to X.

2) All India Quiz competition in English was designed for the students of classes X, XI and XII. Topic was based on the videos of Mananeya Lakshmi Kumari Didi on  series of  her talks on 'Love India as Swami Ji loved Her'

3) All India Essay competition in English, Hindi, or Malayalam for adults from 19 years to 30 years. The topic was similar to the quiz competition.

140 students registered for the elocution competition out of which 63 students sent their videos. 16 students from 5 different schools around Kodungallur were from the junior section and 47were senior students from 13 different schools of Kodungallur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Ernakulam.

267 students registered for the Quiz and 113 only could appear online for the Quiz competition. Among them 250 students were from 21  VKVs of Arunachal Pradesh, 8 were from 3 VKVs of Assam, 2 were fro VKV Kallubalu  and the rest were Govt school students of Arunachal Pradesh( 3 students) and other schools of Maharashtra( 4 students)

121 participants registered for the essay competition. Out of them, only 61 submitted their essays. Out of the 55 participants were from the different VKVs of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and the rest from Bihar, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, and Kerala.

On  11th September, Universal Brotherhood Day was celebrated in two sessions one in the morning from 10 a.m to 11.15 am and the second session from 4 pm to 5:50 pm. Both were online sessions through Google Meet.

For the first session Mananeya Balakrishnan Ji, All India President- Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Vivekananda Kendra, was the Chief Guest.

Attendance was more than 250, hence many had to watch through the You-tube link. Participants included that of Essay, Quiz, and other local wellwishers. Sushree Radha Didi (Dakshina Prant Sangathak), introduced Mananeya Balakrishnan Ji and Ma. Lakshmi Didi.

Ma. Balakrishnan Ji was very pleased to see many VKV teachers among those who attended the Meet and addressed the audience after Mananeeya Didi's introductory speech. After this, the Winners of the essay competition were declared. All the three winners of the First, Second, and Consolation positions were VKV teachers.

Essay written by Su. Sanchita Roy of VKV Doyan -Nagaland was chosen to be the best among the 61 essays.

As for the online Quiz, it was unanimously decided that a second round of the same would be conducted in the month of November and winners declared on Sadhana Divas. Many of the 267 students who had registered, could not appear for the quiz for various reasons.

For the second session in the evening from 4 pm to 5 pm was arranged for all Kerala participants. Dr T.P.Sasikumar, a Space scientist by profession and a close well-wisher of Vivekananda Kendra, was invited as the Chief Guest. 65 people attended.Ma. Didi and Chief Guest  Dr. T.P. Sashikumar was introduced and welcomed to the session by Sushree Radha Didi. After a short address by Ma. Didi and an inspiring talk by Dr. Shashi Kumar, the prize winners of the elocution competitions were declared.  

Kum Rithupurna of Class VI from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Kodungallur from the junior section and Kum. Sanjana of Class VII from Arya Central School, Tvm, from the senior was declared as First prize winners of the elocution competitions. Cash prizes of Rs 1000/- for the first prize winners, Rs 750/- for the second prize winners, and Rs 500/- for the third prize winners, will be received by the winners. A follow session every month with Dr. TP Sasikumar is being thought of for the participating children, which will help them in their jokurney ahead.