Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, Kempegowda Vibhag, Anandalaya Prakalp organized the Anandalaya Milan and Deepavali Dress Distribution programme on Saturday, 7th November 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Kallubalu campus. The event witnessed a total attendance of 169 participants, comprising 140 students, 8 Acharyas, 10 Karyakartas, 5 parents, 2 well-wishers.
The formal programme commenced with a prayer, followed by a warm welcome address delivered by Shri Ramesh Bhatji, Karnataka Prant Sampark Pramukh. The Chief Guests ENT specialist Dr. Raghu ji along with Rotary Club members Shri Ganesh Nayak ji, Smt. Gayatri Nayak, and Shri Bhavesh Ji. Thereafter, the Anandalaya students showcased their talents through a vibrant cultural presentation featuring patriotic songs, dances, storytelling, Bhavageete, and Janapada Geete.
The gathering was also treated to an impressive Mallakhamba display by the students of VKV, witnessed by the visiting dignitaries. Prior to the main stage event, Parappa Sir engaged the students in interactive activities, while Aadraneeya Lalitha Didi interacted warmly with all the students and Acharyas during rehearsals.
A special birthday celebration and Arati were also organized in honor of Chief Guest Smt. Gayatri Didi. As a highlight of the festive occasion, all the chief guests distributed Deepavali dresses to the Anandalaya students, while well-wisher Smt. Bharathi Didi gifted water bottles to every child.
The joyous evening concluded with the chanting of the Shanti Mantra and the Kendra Prarthana, followed by the distribution of prasadam, leaving students, Acharyas, and guests filled with warmth and festive cheer.
