Swadhyaya Workshop and Prize Distribution Ceremony at JP Nagar

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, JP Nagar Branch organized a half-day Swadhyaya Workshop for the participants of the Swadhyaya competition at Surana College, Bangalore, on 3rd May 2025. The workshop saw active participation from a total of 46 people, including 36 students, 2 teachers, and 8 karyakartas.

The event was arranged by the Nagarasthan of JP Nagar and graced by the presence of Prof. Shambhulingegowda ji, Shri Prakash ji, Dr. Padmarekha didi, and Ms. Nagalakshmi didi. Under the leadership of Shri Bharath anna, a series of engaging activities were conducted to spark creativity and foster holistic development among the students. These included intellectual and physical activities centered on themes such as nationalism, leadership, and self-analysis. Shri Bharath anna was supported in organizing these activities by his dedicated team comprising Shri Tarun, Shri Dhruta, and Shri Bhavesh.

All the students participated with great enthusiasm. A Vivekavani—an inspiring thought of Swami Vivekananda—was shared and its relevance was elaborated by Nagalakshmi didi. Dr. Padmarekha didi introduced the objective and vision behind conducting the Swadhyaya exam, as well as the upcoming personality development camp at the Vivekananda Kendra, which was further explained by Shri Prakash ji.

The workshop concluded with concluding remarks by Prof. Shambhulingegowda ji, who also facilitated the distribution of prizes to the Swadhyaya exam winners and certificates to all participants. The students expressed their appreciation for the enriching experience with great enthusiasm.

Swadhyaya Workshop and Felicitation at Bengaluru

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, RT Nagar Branch organized a one-day workshop and prize distribution ceremony for the participants of the Swadhyaya Competition at Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women on 19th April 2025.

The program commenced with a prayer, followed by Deepa Prajwalan (lighting of the ceremonial lamp) by the college Principal, NSS Coordinator, and Kendra Karyakartas. An invocation dance was performed by the RT Nagar Karyakartas. A college student shared and explained a quote by Swami Vivekananda, and the students extended a warm welcome to all the Vivekananda Kendra Karyakartas.

A patriotic song was rendered by a student. Ms. Thara Bai Didi gave a brief introduction about Vivekananda Kendra and its various seva activities. Sri Bharath Ji then conducted sessions on life skills, goal setting, and self-awareness, interspersed with interactive games. Group discussions and presentations were held on the topic “Women's Role in Nation Building.”

A yoga session was led by Sri Chethan Ji, Yuva Pramukh, with demonstrations by Kum. Dhrutha and Kum. Naveena. All students participated enthusiastically and showed great interest throughout the workshop.

Students shared their feedback, and prizes were distributed to the winners of the Swadhyaya Competition. The geet "Maatrubhumi Gana Se" was led by Sri Bharath Ji and joined by students and Karyakartas. The program concluded with the Shanti Mantra.

The college Principal expressed his appreciation for the event and conveyed interest in hosting more Kendra activities in the future. Inspired by the workshop, two students visited the Kendra Branch Center and volunteered to assist with Samskara Varga. The college has also invited the Kendra to conduct a session during their upcoming NSS Camp.

A total of 60 participants attended the workshop, including 47 students, 11 Karyakartas, a college professor, and the Principal.