15/7/2011 Guru Purnima was celebrated by conducting a Havan. Sri Nandlal Verma, Sanyojak was the Yajaman. Sri Mansaram Gautam was the chief priest. It was attended by around 30 persons.
Havan at VK Shimla on Guru Purnima day
24/7/2011 A free Ayurvedic medical camp was organised in collaboration with Arogya Bhrarati, Himachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated by Sri Suresh Bharadwaj, Honorable M.L.A., Shimla (Urban). About 120 persons were present during the inauguration. Sri Bharadwaj told that the ancient systems of medicine are curing many diseases which cannot be cured by modern medicine. After the inauguration, Dr. Rajesh Kapoor, a renowned Ayurveda doctor and well known speaker from Solan, Himachal Pradesh, gave a speech on Pancha Gavya.
Dr. Rakesh Pandit, Sanyojak,Arogya Bharati and a team of 10 renowned Ayurveda specialists from Himachal Pradesh treated the patients. The different fields of specialisation are Orthopedics, Surgery, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Nadi Vaidya, Acupressure etc.
258 patients got benefit from this camp. All the patients were given free medicine also.
Chief Guest Sri Suresh Bharadwaj, M.L.A., Shimla(Urban) lighting lamp while inaugurating the Free Ayurvedic Medical Camp at VK Shimla
A section of audience during the inauguration of Free Ayurvedic Medical Camp at VK Shimla
Doctor treating the patients in the Free Ayurvedic Medical Camp at VK Shimla
Free Medicines being distributed to the patients in the Free Ayurvedic Medical Camp at VK Shimla
10/9/2011, 11/9/2011 Universal Brotherhood day was celebrated on 11th Sep 2011. In this connection, a declamation contest “Utho! Jaago!!” was organised for the school students of Shimla with support from Bhasha Sanskriti Vibhag, Shimla District. The competition was conducted in S.D.S.S.School, Ganj Bazar on 10th Sep 2011. 32 students from different schools participated. The highlight of this year’s “Utho! Jaago!! Bhashan Pratiyogita” is the institution of running trophies (sponsored by M/s Rajendra Jewellers, Lower Bazar, Shimla) for the winning schools. The prizes were distributed on 11th Sep during the U.B. day celebration. About 100 participated in the celebration. Sri V.K.Verma, AGM, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd was the chief guest.
A section of audience during the Utho! Jaago! Bhashan Pratiyogita organised by VK Shimla on the occasion of VIswa Bandhutva Diwas
Utho! Jaago! Bhashan Pratiyogita organised by VK Shimla on the occasion of VIswa Bandhutva Diwas
A participant in the Utho! Jaago! Bhashan Pratiyogita organised by VK Shimla on the occasion of VIswa Bandhutva Diwas
Chief guests at VIswa Bandhutva Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
A section of audience during the Viswa Bandhutva Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
Group Song during the Viswa Bandhutva Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
Winners of Utho! Jaago! Bhashan Pratiyogita receiving trophy during the Viswa Bandhutva Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
20/11/2011 Sadhana Diwas was celebrated with the following programmes.
1. The celebration started with Havan in the morning at 8 a.m. Sri Mansamaram Gautamji was the priest and Sri Ashutosh Agarwal, Sah Sanyojak was the Yajaman. The Havan was attended by around 100 persons.
2. From 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, a free Clinical Testing Camp was organised in the premises of Kendra in collaboration with Bharat Vikas Parishad, Shimla. The following tests were done during the camp – Blood Test, Sugar Test, Urine Test, Stool Test, RFT, LFT, TFT. Around 150 beneficiaries availed of this opportunity. Some reports were given on the same day. The remaining reports were given on 22nd November. The lab team included 6 technicians.
3. Simultaneously, i.e. from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, competitions were conducted for the children of the different age groups (from 4 years age to 18 years age), in the community hall of the Kendra and on the grounds in front of the Kendra. The competitions included Toffee Race, Painting, Running race, Skipping. Around 120 children participated in the competitions.
Toffe race in progress during the Sadhana Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
Painting Competition during the Sadhana Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
4. The Sadhana Divas function was conducted at 2.30 pm in the community hall. Sri Rati Ram Varma, Director General of Police (Retd), Himachal Pradesh and Chairman (Retd), Public Service Commission, Himachal Pradesh was the Chief Guest. He exhorted the children and elders to follow the principles of Swami Vivekananda and follow the path of Yoga. The Chief guest also gave away the prizes to the first, second and third place holders in each competition. Apart from that, each participant was also given a momento. Su. Paramjeet Kaur spoke about the life and work of Eknathji and the importance of the Sadhana diwas. The programme was attended by around 175 persons.
A section of audience during the Sadhana Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
A section of audience during the Sadhana Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
Winner of running race receiving prize from the Chief guest during the Sadhana Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
Chief guest Sri R.R.Varma, Director General of Police (Retd), Himachal Pradesh addressing the gathering during Sadhana Diwas celebration at VK Shimla
5. A Bhandara was organised in the afternoon. Around 450 persons partook of the Prasad in the Bhandara.
The highlight of this year’s function is the whole hearted participation of the local persons, including the cooking, donating material and money (i.e. Tan, Man aur Dhan).
Sri Gopal Chand Gupta announced a donation of Rs. 2 lakh to VK Shimla for the construction of community hall.
06/12/2011 Gita Jayanti was celebrated by conducting Parayan of the full Bhavadgita. The programme started with a Puja of Bhagavadgita. Then Sri Ganesh Dutt Bharadwarjji expounded the relevance of the Gita. It was followed by the chanting of all the 18 chapters of the Gita. The program concluded with Bhagavadgita Arati. Around 35 participants took part in the function.
20/02/2012 Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with special Puja and Bhajan Sandhya. Around 30 persons participated.
25/03/2012 Hindu Nava Varsha was celebrated by conducting Sundarakand Path. The programme started with a Puja of Hanuman. Then it was followed by the chanting of Sundarakanda. The program concluded with Arati. Around 45 participants took part in the function. Pundit Mastramji and Pundit Mansaramji were the main priests of this function.
A section of participants in the Sundarakand Path on the occasion of Hindu Nava Varsha celebration at VK Shimla
Sundarakand Path on the occasion of Hindu Nava Varsha celebration at VK Shimla
