VK Mangalore : Annual Activity Report

Dakshina Kannada District ( Mangalore) :
a)  Cultural examinations were conducted on Swami Vivekananda’s Life and Message at 28 colleges in Mangalore District, 982 students wrote the examination.
b) 1 Day Youth Leadership camp was conducted at Vamadapadavu, Bantwala in Mangalore district, 126 students from 7 colleges attended. Sri Kumblekar Mohankumar, Sri Aravinda Prasad, Sri Suresh and Su. Sujata conducted the camps.   

Udupi District:

a) Cultural examinations were conducted on Swami Vivekananda’s Life and Message at 13 colleges in Udupi District, 700+ students  wrote the examination.

b) One Day Youth Convention was organised  at 5 places ( Kapu, Brahmavara, Udupi, Byndoor and Kundapura). In each convention, nearly 100 students attended.

VIJAYA POORNA VIJAYA – RESIDENTIAL YOUTH CAMP

3 Days Residential Youth Camp ( Vijaya poorna vijaya ) was conducted at A V Baliga College, Brahmavara on 26th to 29th of January 2012. Ma. Balakrishanji, Vice President inaugurated the shibir. Sri Raghupathi Bhat, M L A of Udupi  and Sri Namadeva Shenoy, Freedom fighter were Chief Guests. 88 students from 10 colleges and 20 Karyakaratas participated in shibir.  

Rural Libraray started at Shankaranarayana and Byndoor. Swadhya Varga started at Udupi, Byndoor,  7 places started monthly baitak after shibir.

Vijaya Poorna Vijaya programme at Mysore

On the occassion of Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration, Karnataka Pranta VIJAYA POORNA VIJAYA is going on in different part of Karnataka.
Vivekananda Kendra Mysore organised a three days Residential Vijaya Poorna Vijaya Shibir for students of Mysore, Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar districts from 13th to 15th April 2012.
In this shibir, 128 participants from 16 colleges participated and 20 karyakartas were involved.  The shibir was inaguarated on 13th January 2012 by Mananeeya Nageshji, Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Kallubalu by lighting the lamp. The shibir concluded on 15th April with Ahuti satra.  Ma. Nageshji, Shibir Adhikari, Swamini Virajamartha Didi of Mata Amritanandamaie Mata and Brahmacharini Geetamba of Mata Amritanandamaie Mata was present on this occasion. Swamini Virajamartha Didi talked about Ma. Eknathji and her experience at V K V Arunachal Pradesh.
Eminent speakers were invited on this occasion. Following Topics were discussed. ‘PunyaBhoomi Bharat’ – Ma. Nageshji, ‘Swamiji as Role Model to the Youth’ by – Ad. Nageshji, ‘Man making and Nation Building’  by Sri. Sripathji, Vibagha Vyvasta Pramukh, ‘Challenges and Responses’ by Sri Dr. Chandrashekarji, Nagar Pramukh of Vivekananda Kendra, Mysore, and ‘Vivekananda Kendra Activities’ by Ma. Nageshji.
During group discussion, participants discussed the different topics like Rashtrabhakthi, The relevance of Swamiji messages in Present situation and Bharatiya Sanskriti and My contribution in Swamiji’s 150th birth anniversary.

Vijay Hi Vijay Mahashibir at Barak Valley, Assam

A state level project for Ignited Youth, named Vijay Hi Vijay has been completed in October 2011 at Assam University Campus, Silchar, Assam. 66 karyakarta prepared themselves to dynamically manage their gan (group) by attending preparatory shibir "Gana Pramukh Prashikshan Shibir", which was held from 18 Oct to 21 October.

Vijay Hi Vijay Mahashibir was started on 21st afternoon with 482 participants from different parts of Barak Valley and N C Hills and 200 organizing team members including Assam University Staff members.

The shibir schedule start with morning prayers, followed by YogAbhyas. Various distinguish personality from society share their experiance by various Baudhik session and Vijay Kshan which's followed by interactive questions and answers. All the participants like the Games session which has specially selected games for inculcating Team Spirit & Organised Approch, which is followed by active participation of Bhajan Sandhya. These five days mega camps help youth to imbibe Discipline Organised life with effective time managments.

To know more about Vivekananda Kendra's Activity please visit nearest branch center located in Center page or drop an email to assam [at]vkendra.org

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Vijay-Hi-Vijay-Mahashibir-at-Barak-Valley-Assam-oct2011

VIJAY HI VIJAY in Uttar-Poorvanchal

A program to develop leadership in the youths organized for higher secondary students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas.
Watch Live Streaming of Vijay Hi Vijay

Five days Mahashibir from 25 – 29 September, 2011. Organised by Vivekananda Kendra, Uttar-Poorvanchal VENUE : VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM INVITATION

A program to develop leadership in the youths organized for higher secondary students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas.

 Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/VIJAY-HI-VIJAY-in-Uttar-Poorvanchal

Live Streaming of विजय विजय from Vivekananda Kendra

Live Streaming of विजय विजय, उत्तर पुर्वान्चल, भारत from Vivekananda Kendra

Odisha Prant Launching programme of Vijay Hi Vijay!!

Vijay Hi Vijay!! A state Level Youth Leadership Development Programme was launched in Odisha. The programmes were held in two Vibhags of Odisha Prant, Vani Vibhag and Bhanja Vibhag.

In Vani Vibhag, Utkal University Vice Chancellor Prof. Prasant Kr. Sahu released the book ‘Vijay Hi Vijay Ra Sankalpa’(Odiaya) in a programme held at Utkal University Campus on 26th July 2011. Pujaneeya Srimat Swami Priyarupananda ji Maharaj was present as Chief speaker and Prof. Pradip Kumar Sarkar was the Guest of Honour for the occasion.

Swami Priyarupananda ji highlighted the role of teachers in National Regeneration, he said, it is the sacred duty of the teacher to mould and inspire students. The spiritual and moral awakening of students should be transformed into National Awakening. Solution of all problems lies in Swami Vivekananda’s message.

Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Sahu said there are many types of leaders and Swami Vivekananda was one of the most influencing world spiritual leaders. He guided the world with the message of his Guru Sri. RamaKrishna.

Prof. P.K. Sarkar added, Swami Vivekananda influenced many important persons in the west. Students empowered with his message will be able to make India a world leader. For this student has to build character with family, social and national character.

Similar Programme was held at Brahmapur University on 2nd August 2011 for Bhanja Vibhag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Jayant Kumar Mahapatra was present as Chief Guest and Prof. N.K. Tripathy, Chairman P.G. Council was Guest of honour. Odisha Prant Sangathak Shri. Ravi Naidu ji told about aims and objectives of Vijay Hi Vijay!!.

Porf. J.K. Mahapatra, told about Swami Vivekananda’s inspiring life and his message of national awakening. He also told about that Swami Vivekananda’s dream of making Bharat Jagadguru will be possible by organised efforts, for that organisations like R.K. Mission, Vivekananda Kendra are working. Prof. N.K. Tripathy also emphasised on the need of such programme at this hour to motivate students towards positive and constructive work.

Ref : http://www.vkendra.org/Odisha-Prant-Launching-programme-of-Vijay-Hi-Vijay

विजय ही विजय युवा शिविर : पटना केन्द्र

विवेकानंदा केंद्र कन्याकुमारी की शाखा पटना द्वारा विजय ही विजय युवा अभियान के अंतर्गत युवाओं को दिशा देने की दृष्टि से पुस्तक आधारित प्रतियोगिता ली गयी जो इस युवा अभियान का प्रथम चरण था ,जिसमे पटना के ७ महाविदालयों के १०५ प्रतिभागीओं ने भाग लिया |

इसमें से चयनित ६० युवाओं ने दुसरे चरण में एक दिवसीय कार्यशाला में भाग लिया| दुसरे चरण के चयनित युवाओं का तीन दिन का आवासीय शिविर पटना में दिनांक ३ फ़रवरी से ५ फ़रवरी २०११ तक आयोजित किया गया | जिसमे ३० की अपेक्षित संख्या में से १८ युवाओं ने भाग लिया | जिसमे १३ कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ १५ भाई तथा ३ बहने शिविरार्थी रही | शिविरार्थियो को ३ गणों में बांटा गया जिनके नाम क्रमशः अशोक, चन्द्रगुप्त, कुवंर सिंह, जो बिहार के गौरवसाली इतिहास के प्रतिनिधि है, के नाम पर रखे गए | शिबिर २.२.२०११ को सायं ५ बजे से प्रारंभ कर ५.२.२०११ २.३० बजे संपन्न हुआ |

शिबिर का उदघाटन ३.२.२०११ को सुबह १० बजे मेजर जनरल के.एन .सिंह के द्वारा दीप प्रजवलन कर किया गया | दीप प्रज्वलन के बाद उन्होंने शिविराथियो को अपने अनुभव बताये |

शिबिर की दिनचर्या सुबह ४.३० बजे जागरण से लेकर रत १० बजे तक रही | शिबिर में सुबह प्रातः स्मरण ,शारीरिक ,गीता पठन के साथ परीक्षा को लेकर आज के युवाओं की मानसिकता को देखते हुए परीक्षा दे हँसते-हँसते कार्यशाला के माध्यम से तनाव रहित परीक्षा कैसे दी जाय, इस विषय पर शिविराथियो का मार्गदर्शन किया गया | श्रमानुभाव , श्रमपरिहार के बाद , गौरवसाली इतिहास ,योद्धा सन्यासी विवेकानंदा, वर्त्तमान चुनोतियाँ ,संघटनात्मक कार्य की आवश्यकता आदि विषयों पर प्रत्येक दिवस दो सत्रों के माध्यम से विषयों के ज्ञाताओं के द्वारा शिबिरार्थ्यों का मार्गदर्शन कराया गया |

बौद्धिक योद्धा तथा वर्त्तमान चुनोतियो का निदान विषयों पर मंथन कराया गया तथा उसके प्रस्तुति के लिया प्रत्येक गाना को समय दिया जाता था |दुसरे सत्र के पश्चात खेल,गीत ,कहानी ,भजन संध्या के बाद प्रेरणा से पुनरुथान में दोनों दिवस चाणक्य तहत वीर सर्वरकर की विडिओ क्लिप दखाने के बाद कुंवर सिंह तहत मंडन मिश्र के जीवन के कुछ प्रसंग शिबिरार्थियों के सामने रखे गए | अंतिम दिवस आहुति सत्र लिया गया जिसमे अधिक से अधिक समयदान तथा श्रमदान के लिए आवाहन किया गया ,लिए हुए संकल्प को भारतमाता के चरणों में फूल द्वारा अर्पित करके सभी ने उसे पूर्ण करने का आशीर्वाद लिया |समापन सत्र में निर्मल श्रीवास्तव के मुख्य अथित्ये में संपन हुआ |

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For more information about various activities at Vivekananda Kendra Patna Branch, please drop an email to patna[at]vkendra.org or call at (0)-8986460740.

Original Link : http://www.vkendra.org/vijay-hi-vijay-yuva-shibir-patna-feb2011

 

विवेक सन्देश रिपोर्ट : पटना केन्द्र

विवेकानंदा केंद्र कन्याकुमारी सखा पटना द्वारा २७-०१-११ को दिनकर गोलम्बर ,राजेंद्र नगर पटना में विवेक सन्देश का आयोजित किया गया | जिसके अंतर्गत स्वामी विवेकानंदा के जीवन पर आधारित प्रदर्शनी जिसमे उनके जीवन और संदेशो को दर्शाया गया था एवं साहित्य विक्रय का प्रदर्शन भी किया गया | विवेक सन्देश के लिया निशुल्क पोस्टकार्ड की व्यवस्था की गयी थी,जसमे स्वामी विवेकानंदा के विचारो को मित्र या सम्बन्धियों तक पहुँचाने के लिए ,जनता को आवाहन किया गया |

विवेक सन्देश के स आयोजन लोगो ने बाद चद्जर भाग लिए पर्थ ११ बजे से प्रारंभ हो कर सयम७ बजे तक लोगो के और युवाओं के भीड़ रहे | कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन कुम्हरार क्षत्र के MLA श्री अरुण सिन्हा ने किया के द्वारा दीप प्रजवालन कर किया गया |उन्होंने बताया की जैसे कहा जाता है के आजकल के युवों में पधान के आदत नहीं है पर यहाँ पर तो युवाओं के क़तर लगी हुई है |कार्यक्रम के दौरन १० कार्यकर्ता उपस्थित रहे साथ ही साथ वरिस्थों कार्यकर्त्ताओं का आना जाने रहा |कुल १६० पोस्टकार्ड लखे गए थाट ८००-९०० लोगो ने साहित्य और प्रदर्शनी का अवलकन किया |

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For more information about various activities at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Kanyakumari, please drop an email to patna[at]vkendra.org or call at (0)-8986460740.
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VELGA VELGAVEY YOUTH CAMP REPORT [22nd TO 26th JANUARY 2011]

Velga Velgavey Held at Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College, Madurai (22nd to 26th January 2011)

The shibir was inaugurated on 22^nd January by Swami Kamalatmanandaji, President, Ramakrishna Math, Madurai. Susri Nivedita Bhide, Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Dr R Dinakaran, Chairman of the State Committee and Sri Ananda Amritam of Anantha Metals were also present and spoke on the occasion.

The participants were organized into 34 groups, 20 for girls and 14 for boys. Groups are named after saints, patriots, artists andscientists from Tamilnadu. Two groups are combined into a Mandal. The mandals are names after the Pilgrim Centers of Tamilnadu. Whole shibir was managed by a team of 250 volunteers.

Details of Participants

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The total of 1013 college students from 13 districts participated as follows:

Sr.No.	MANDLE	COLLEGES	BOYS	GIRLS
1	Chennai	04	07	29
2	Coimbatore	21	145	237
3	Madurai	17	149	103
4	Thoothukudi	50	143	200
Total		92	444	569

During the five days of the shibir following speakers spoke on the topics mentioned as below:

Date	Time	Speaker	Topic
22.1.2011	3.15 PM	Susri Nivedita Bhide	Velga Velgavey
23.1.2011	9.30 AM	Mananeeya Balakrishnanji	Call to the Youth
23.1.2011	3.15 PM	Dr K. Subrahmanyam	Pudiya Bharatam
24.1.2011	9.30 AM	Sri N Krishnamoortiji	Indian Culture
24.1.2011	3.15 PM	Dr R Srinivasan	Obstacles and Challenges
25.1.2011	9.30 AM	Dr A.Sivathanu Pillai	Role of youth in Defence
25.1.2011	3.15 PM	Sri Krishna Jagannathan	Bharati - Yaar

Following group discussions were held:

22.1.2011	: Dimensions and parameters of true victory in your view
23.1.2011	: Patriotism In daily life
24.1.2011	: I am India
25.1.2011	: Freedom – As I understand

On 25^th, the penultimate day all the 1013 participants performed 108 Suryanamaskars. A deepa puja was organized on the same day evening, which concluded with a dance recital.

On 26^th January, after the oath taking, valedictory function was held. Dr R Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Govt. Of India was the Chief Guest.

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For more information about various activities by Vivekananda Kendra, please drop an email to info[at]vkendra.org or call at (04652)-247012.