Vivekananda Kendra Kanykumari, Jammu Branch celebrated 149th birthday of Swami Vivekananda at Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Anand Nagar, Bohri, Jammu on 12th January 2012 from 10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. The function was attended by 63 prominent persons of Jammu who have been inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Several youth were also present including the other participants.
On the occasion, Justice (Retd) Shri Pavitar Singh was the chief guest and Shri Abhishek Jain, a young successful entrepreneur was the guest of honour. Shri Bhushan Jain a prominent social worker and industrialist of Jammu presided over the function.
While welcoming the guests and participants Dr. O P Gupta gave a brief account of the activities of Jammu branch of Swami Vivekananda Kendra. This day was also observed as national youth day. Dr O P Gupta exhorted upon the youth to come forward with dedication and determination and fulfill the dream of Swami Vivekananda for making India as a “Jagat Guru” and bringing peace and prosperity in the world. It was also stressed at the function that Govt should declare this day i.e. Swami Vivekanda Jayanti as a national holiday. Justice (Retd) Paviter Singh in his address gave detailed account of Swami Ji’s life and teachings and requested audience to follow them in letter and spirit for making India a proud nation.
While thanking the guests and participants, Shri Gian Chand Sanhotra, Co-convenor of 150th celeberation committee at the national level gave a brief account of the plan for celebration of 150th anniversary from 12th jan 2013 to 12th Jan 2014. Shri Avtar Krishan Trakroo, A prominent dedicated member of Sanjeevani Sharda Kendra, Anand Nagar Jammu also stressed upon the participants to follow the teachings of Swami ji.
On the occasion, Arnav Raina, a class 2nd student sang two patriotic songs. One in the beginning and another at the end of the function. The function was started with a Sanskrit song “Murtu Maheshara” sung by Shri Atul Saha.
The whole program was coordinated by Shri S K Jain, a prominent Yoga Guru and a Social worker.
