Free Eye Screening Camp Organized at RS Mangalam in Ramanathapuram

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Rural Development Programme (VKRDP), Ramanathapuram Branch organized a Free Eye Screening Camp at Sri Arasalavantha Amman Temple Mandapam, RS Mangalam, Ramanathapuram, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The camp was conducted in association with Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, to provide much-needed eye care services to the local community.

The programme began with words of welcome and instructions from Kum. Nagajyothi Akka, Senior Social Worker who also highlighted the various service activities carried out by Vivekananda Kendra, encouraging participants to take part in such welfare initiatives.

A medical team comprising a doctor and eight supportive nurses from Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, carried out examinations. The eye check-ups included screening for common eye ailments, cataract, and other vision issues.

The camp drew enthusiastic participation from 118 people in and around RS Mangalam. Out of these, 32 participants were identified with conditions requiring further medical attention and were referred to Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, for advanced treatment. While Others received preliminary care and advice for maintaining eye health.

With active support from Kendra volunteers and medical professionals, the camp provided necessary eye care services to the needy.

Grand Thiruvilakku Puja in Ramanathapuram District

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Rural Development Programme (VKRDP), Ramanathapuram branch organised a spiritually enriching Thiruvilakku Puja at Arulmigu Sri Soundara Nayaki Sametha Naganathar Swamy Temple, Nainarkoil, in Ramanathapuram district on 26th April 2025. The event began on an auspicious note with the ceremonial lighting of the lamps by Kendra wellwishers — Sri. Thuraipandi, Smt. Kannagi (Teacher), Smt. Ulagammal, Smt. Parvathi, and Kum. Monisha, marking a graceful start to the spiritual proceedings.

Shri. Ayyappan Anna, Secretary of (Prakalpa Sangatak) VKRDP and Pranta Sah Sangatak - Tamilnadu Prant, delivered an inspiring blessings address, emphasizing the spiritual and cultural significance of such collective prayer events.

The puja saw an overwhelming response with 1,173 women participants from over 100 villages across Paramakudi and surrounding regions of Ramanathapuram, all coming together in deep devotion. The gathering prayed for the welfare of the nation, the flourishing of our cultural heritage, global peace, and the well-being of all humanity.

This grand event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of Vivekananda Kendra volunteers, local devotees, and well-wishers from Ramanathapuram district, who meticulously planned and executed all arrangements with devotion and unity.