The celebration was graced by the presence of Aadaraneeya Kum. Radha Didi, Secretary Administration, Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Aadaraneeya Shri Sunil Ji, Campus In-charge, Vivekanandapuram Shri Ananda Sri Padmanabha Pillai Ji, Administrative Officer, Head Quarters.
Joined by the Kendra karyakarthas, the gathering partook in a morning of prayer and reflection, reinforcing the spiritual values that stand at the heart of the Kendra’s mission.
The celebration began with a traditional prayer and the soulful rendering of Guru Bhajans. The highlight of the celebration was the collective chanting of "Sarva Deva Devi Swarupaya Ramakrishnaya Namaha" 21 times, followed by a solful Aarti that filled the space with a sense of peace.
Sri. Bharath Ji enriched the gathering by sharing insightful stories from the spiritual life and teachings of Takur Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, inspiring the attendees with his message of universal harmony.
The celebration concluded with Pushpa Archana, where all the children offered flowers to seek the Takur's blessings, followed by the Khandana Bhava Bandhana hymn and the Maha Mangalaarati.
The program began with Deep Prajwaln by the dignitaries, followed by their introduction and felicitation. The Chief Guest, Shri A.V. Ranganath ji, IPS, Commissioner HYDRAA, inspired the gathering by stressing that India’s strength lies in its heterogeneous society, rooted in seeing divinity in all. He emphasized pride in one’s dharmic roots while respecting all traditions, the need to curtail adharma for dharma sthapana, and urged the youth to adopt the principle of “Nation First” Quoting the Advaita philosophy “whatever we think that we become” he cautioned youth not to be carried away by negative social media narratives, and appealed to all to safeguard the nation’s natural resources.
Shri Arun Gaud ji, Bhagyanagar Vibhag Sah Pramukh, then presented a brief introduction of Vivekananda Kendra, after which the judges of the Reels Making Competition were felicitated.
Mananeeya Shri Bhanudasji Dhakaras, General Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra, delivered the keynote address highlighting the timeless relevance of Swamiji’s 1893 speech. Kumari Pranamya, Sanskar Varga Gat Pramukh, then captivated the audience with a recitation of the same historic words.
The winners of the Reels Making Competition were then felicitated with trophies and cash awards of ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 respectively. Shri P. Srinivasulu, Bhagyanagar Vibhag Pramukh, addressed the gathering on Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant’s forthcoming program, Amruth Yatra.
The program concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra, leaving the audience inspired by Swamiji’s message of unity, service, and universal brotherhood.
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Organizers emphasized that the medical camp was an expression of Swami Vivekananda’s message of service to humanity as service to God. By aligning healthcare activity with Universal Brotherhood Day, the programme highlighted how wellness, compassion, and community care form an integral part of strengthening bonds within society.