Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Keralam Prant, Thiruvananthapuram Branch organized a Kishori Vikas Shivir for the month of July on 18th July 2026 at Sree Sankara Vidyapeedom, Manikandeswaram, with the participation of 27 members, including 20 students, 4 staff members, and 3 Karyakartas. The shivir was conducted with the objective of nurturing values, self-confidence, discipline, and holistic personality development among adolescent girls.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp and the school prayer. The Principal of the School welcomed the Vivekananda Kendra Karyakartas, the President and Secretary of the School, and highlighted the importance of conducting Kishori Vikas Shivir for the all-round development of young girls. The students presented a Malayalam patriotic song, adding a patriotic spirit to the inaugural session.
As part of the creative activities, the participants prepared lotus flowers using chart paper during an engaging craft session.
Aadarneeya Radha Didi, Tamil Nadu & Keralam Prant Sangathak, Vivekananda Kendra interacted personally with the students, patiently addressing their questions and concerns. In her inspiring address, she encouraged the girls to communicate openly with their parents and teachers, emphasizing that adolescence is a stage filled with questions and that elders are always ready to guide them with love and concern. She also stressed the importance of cultivating good habits, discipline, and positive values as the foundation for a meaningful and successful life.
The participants actively shared their experiences and reflections, making the interaction lively and meaningful.
The programme concluded with the Shanti Mantra. As a token of encouragement, each student was presented with the book "A Short Life History of Swami Vivekananda," inspiring them to learn from the life and ideals of Swami Vivekananda and strive towards excellence in character and service.
