As a part of Samartha Bharat Parva celebrations, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Dakshin Prant, Kerala Vibhag, Thiruvananthapuram Branch, organized the National Youth Day and Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebration at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vazhuthacaud, on 15th January 2025 from 10.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A total of 81 participants attended the event, including 73 students, 4 staff members, and 4 Kendra Karyakartas.
The program began with Shantipat recited by the students. This was followed by a warm welcome and the introduction of the Chief Guest and Kendra Karyakartas by the students. Adding to the patriotic fervour, the students presented a Malayalam patriotic song.
A PowerPoint presentation on Samartha Bharat Parva was delivered by Adarneeya Priyamvada Didi, Kerala Vibhag Karyalaya Pramukh. The presentation highlighted the strength and glory of Bharat, inspiring pride in Bharat's heritage and achievements.
Shri Vishnu ji, Kerala Vibhag Sampark Pramukh, addressed the students of classes 8 and 9. He spoke about Swami Vivekananda's life and his meditation, emphasizing that it was not for his personal salvation but for the regeneration of the Motherland. He remarked, "He invoked the dormant spirit of our people and roused their self-confidence." Shri Vishnu ji concluded with an inspiring call to action: "Let us understand the importance of our heritage, be proud of it, and contribute to the betterment of the whole world as Swamiji did."
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Smt. Indu Vikraman, the Vice Principal of the school, followed by the Shantimantra, marking the end of the program.
