Gujarat Prant Seva Activities - April Highlight

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Gujarat Prant, actively conducts various seva activities across the state. Below are the highlights of activities carried out in the month of April:

 Dampatti Karyashala at Gandhinagar

A Dampatti Karyashala was organized at the Gandhinagar Karyasthan of Karnavati Vibhag under the Amrut Parivar initiative. Training was provided to the participants on how to conduct the Amrut Parivar programme. A total of 125 people attended the workshop.

IYF Activity – MOU Signing

As part of the Ignited Youth Forum (IYF) initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Vivekananda Kendra, Purva Karnavati Branch (Karnavati vibhag) and Shri K.K. Shastri Government Commerce College. During the event, the complete structure and objectives of the IYF Mahavidhyalayasthan scheme were shared.

Personality Development Camp – Bhavnagar

A one-day Personality Development Camp was held at the Bhavnagar branch of Gujarat Prant, with the participation of 53 students from Std. 10 and 12. The camp aimed to help students develop positive values and reinforce cultural foundations through interactive activities such as games, storytelling, and yoga. The students participated with great enthusiasm. 

Gujarat Prant Seva Activities - April Highlights

 

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Gujarat Prant, actively conducts various seva activities across the state. Below are the highlights of activities carried out in the month of April:

Dampatti Karyashala at Gandhinagar

A Dampatti Karyashala was organized at the Gandhinagar Karyasthan of Karnavati Vibhag under the Amrut Parivar initiative. Training was provided to the participants on how to conduct the Amrut Parivar programme. A total of 125 people attended the workshop.

IYF Activity – MOU Signing

As part of the Ignited Youth Forum (IYF) initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Vivekananda Kendra, Purva Karnavati Branch (Karnavati vibhag) and Shri K.K. Shastri Government Commerce College. During the event, the complete structure and objectives of the IYF Mahavidhyalayasthan scheme were shared.

Personality Development Camp – Bhavnagar

A one-day Personality Development Camp was held at the Bhavnagar branch of Gujarat Prant, with the participation of 53 students from Std. 10 and 12. The camp aimed to help students develop positive values and reinforce cultural foundations through interactive activities such as games, storytelling, and yoga. The students participated with great enthusiasm.

Prana Pratishtha Ceremony - Nagdandi - Kashmir

01-05-2025, 07:00pm To 02-05-2025 01:00pm

Event Start

2025-05-01T19:00:00

Event End Date

2025-05-02T13:00:00

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.

37th Annual 1008 Thiruvilakku Puja at Kovilpatti for Universal Welfare and abundant rainfall

 

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Rural Development Programme (VKRDP), Kovilpatti Branch organised the 37th Annual 1008 Thiruvilakku Puja (Deepa Puja) on Sunday, 20th April 2025 at Sri Poovana Nathar with Sri Shenbagavalli Amman Temple, Kovilpatti with prayers for the well-being of all humanity and for nature’s bounty through abundant rainfall.

The event began with the auspicious lighting of lamps by Smt. Gowri Rajasekar, Nagar Sah Sanchalak Thoothukudi along with senior Kendra sisters and well-wishers Smt. Mangala Sundari, Smt. Ganeshwari, Retired Teacher Smt. Jayalakshmi, and Smt. Muthu Selvi, marking the ceremonial start of the Puja.

This was followed by blessings and inspiring messages from Sri N. Krishnamurthy Ji, senior Jeevan-vrati Karyakarta and editor of Viveka Vani magazine, and Sri Natarajan Swamigal, the founder of the Kovilpatti Thiruvannamalai Annadhanam Trust.

Students from the Chettikurichi Sanskar Varga enacted a thoughtful skit conveying the messages “The Family is a Temple” and “Hindus, Wake-up,” which were received with deep appreciation by the gathering.

Shri. Ayyappan Anna, Secretary (Prakalpa Sangatak) of VKRDP and Pranta Sah Sangatak - Tamilnadu Prant and Smt. Gowri Rajasekar, Nagar Sah Sanchalak Thoothukudi, addressed the participants on the significance of the Amudha Kudumbam (Amrut Parivar) concept and conveyed their best wishes.

The Thiruvilakku Puja was meticulously coordinaed by karyakartas Smt. Jayalakshmi and Smt. Sangeetha, ensuring smooth execution.

Despite continuous rainfall—considered a divine blessing—the event unfolded gracefully with over 1,225 women from 40 villages lighting lamps and offering collective prayers for national welfare, cultural resurgence, and world peace.

More than 20 local Kendra volunteers, well-wishers, teachers from the Kendra Balwadi, and selfless volunteers participated actively in the arrangements and proceedings.

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Sri Paramaguru Anna, Joint Secretary of the Vivekananda Kendra Rural Development Programme and Coordinator of the Kovilpatti Branch.

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