Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Telugu Prant, Hyderabad Vibhag, Nagole Branch, celebrated Guru Purnima with a Gita Sloka Recitation Competition at Snehapuri Colony on July 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The programme was attended by 75 participants and coordinated by a five-member organising team. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation across different age groups, with 10 children below 5 years of age, 12 children aged 6–10 years, 18 youth aged 10–16 years, and 6 judges taking part.
The programme commenced with three Omkars, followed by the Shanti Path, eleven Omkar chants, and Pushparchana by all participants. The event was presided over by Sri Arun Goud ji, Sah Vibhag Pramukh, along with the President and Secretary of the Snehapuri Colony Welfare Society. They welcomed and appreciated the initiatives undertaken by Vivekananda Kendra and the women’s wing of the colony.
Addressing the gathering, Sri Arun Goud ji spoke about the practical relevance of the Bhagavad Gita in family life. He highlighted how regular recitation of Gita slokas can help improve concentration among children and enable them to study more effectively. As part of the Amrit Parivar initiative, he encouraged parents to recite two slokas every day, enabling them to complete the entire Bhagavad Gita within a year. He also explained the vision of Amrit Yatra and encouraged families to plan and participate in Amrit Yatra 2027.
The programme received active support from Gita practitioners Kum. Prathusha Hari, Kum. Anjani Krishna, and Kum. Pallavi, along with parents and judges. The event concluded with the distribution of prizes and participation certificates to the participants, followed by the Shanti Mantra.
