Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration at Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House in Kolkata

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, West-Bengal Prant, Eknath-Vibhag organized the Universal Brotherhood Day 2025 program at Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House, Simla Street, Kolkata, on 14th September 2025. The program was graced by Dr. Janardan Ghosh, Education Officer, MCKV Group of Institutions, Madhupur, Jharkhand, who delivered the keynote address on “Role of Youth in Building Bharat in Light of Swami Vivekananda's Action Plan.” Smt. Malabika Chatterjee, West Bengal Prant Sah Pramukh, spoke on 50 years of Vivekananda Kendra, while Sri Tarun Kumar Jana ji, Eknath Vibhag Pramukh, delivered the welcome address, and Sri Debasish Lahiri ji, Eknath Vibhag Sanchalak, proposed the vote of thanks.

On the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day, a series of competitions were organized to engage schools, colleges, and karyakartas. A Swadesh Mantra competition was held earlier at both intra-school and inter-school levels with the participation of 18 schools and 250 students. A wall magazine competition was organized for selected colleges, and another Swadesh Mantra competition was conducted for karyakartas. The winners of these events were felicitated during the program.

The celebration concluded with prize distribution and witnessed the participation of over 320 attendees.

Vivekananda Kendra Pradanam Celebrates Foundation Day in Kolkata

Vivekananda Kendra Pradanam (West Bengal Prant) celebrated its Foundation Day on April 30, 2025, at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR, Kolkata, as per tithi i.e. the auspicious tithi of Akshay Tritiya. The central theme of the celebration was Skill Development, one of the core dimensions (Aayam) of VK Pradanam’s mission.

The program began with the resonant chanting of three Omkars and Shanti Path led by Susri Kathakali Bhattacharya, invoking peace and harmony.

Retired Air Chief Marshal Shri Arup Raha ji, esteemed Chairman of VK Pradanam, delivered the welcome address. He emphasized the significance of the Foundation Day and the organization’s role in nation-building.

Prof. Shri Probal Sen, a member of the VK Pradanam team, addressed the audience on the topic of Entrepreneurship and its vital role in empowering youth and fostering a resilient society. His insights encouraged innovation and self-reliance among the younger generation.

This was followed by an address by Shri Chandan Roy, another key member of the VK Pradanam team, who spoke on Youth Mining and its importance in today's societal context. He highlighted the need to identify, nurture, and channel the potential within the youth.

The keynote address was delivered by Mananeeya Kum. Nivedita Bhide, All-India Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari and Padma Shri awardee. She eloquently shared the impactful journey of Vivekananda Kendra in social transformation and elaborated on the various community welfare initiatives undertaken by the Kendra.

A soulful cultural performance by Moumita Sarkar Didi added a melodious touch to the event, enriching its spirit. The formal program concluded with a Vote of Thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, participants, and organizers. The event ended with the Shanti Mantra.

The proceedings were smoothly conducted by Dr. Rakesh Das Ji, Pramukh of Bangla Prakashan Vibhag, who ensured an engaging and seamless flow of events. A total of 89 participants attended the program, reflecting a strong interest in the vision and initiatives of VK Pradanam.

Guru Poornima Utsav in Kolkata

Guru Purnima Utsav was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra Kolkata on 31st july 2015. The programme was conducted by Smt.Anita Dey followed by Shanti Paath, Ekya Mantra, Guru Bhajans. There was a talk on the Importance of Guru Purnima, Aumkar and Guru-Shishya Parampara and reason behind celebrating Guru Purnima at Vivekananda Kendra by Shri.Ramesh Mundhraji and Smt.Malabika Chatterjee. The programme was concluded by Shanti Mantra and Pushpanjali.

Pariksha De Haste Haste @ Kolkata

Vivekananda Kendra, Kolkata Mahanger, Loknathnager karyasthan organized a workshop on PARIKSHA DE HANSTE HANSTE for student in residential complex of Airports Authority Of India , Kolkata on 10th May 2015. Workshop consist of shanti path, PPT resentation, yoga, patriotic song, mental games and discussion. Total 10 participants, 20 parents and 6 karyakartas are present.

Universal Brotherwood Day Celebration at Kolkata

Universal brotherhood day celebration at vivekananda society, kolkata, was organized by vivekananda kendra Kanyakumari, Paschom Banga Pranta Eknath Bibhag on 7th September 2014 with the presence of Prof Radha Raman Chakrabarty (Former VC, Netaji Shubhas Chandra Bose Open University,Kolkata) as the speaker, justice . Ashok kumar Ganguly as the chair person. More than 100 people participated in the program.

KENDRA INTRODUCTION CAMP AT BARASHAT VISTAR, MADHUSUDAN NAGAR, KOLKATA

Vivekananda kendra barashat vistar, madhusudan nagar, kolkata, was held a Kendra Introduction Camp at aswini pally, barashat with 24 participants 6 karyakartas. In the camp main facous on Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Life of Ma. Eknathaji and Vivekananda Kendra a spiritual oriented service mission.