On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, commemorated as Parakram Diwas, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Telugu Prant, Balaji Vibhag, Tirupati Branch, and Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati jointly organized a Mass Surya Namaskar event on 23rd January 2025. The event, held at NTR Stadium, Tirupati, witnessed the participation of more than 5,000 people from various institutions, who collectively performed Surya Namaskar.
The program was inaugurated by Sri Sri Sri Ramyananda Bharti Swamini of Sri Shakti Peetha, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Sri Ch. Appa Rao, Vice Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara University, welcomed all the dignitaries and participants. The Key-note Speaker, Mananeeya Shri Hanumantharao Ji, All India Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra, delivered an inspiring speech, emphasizing the powerful message of Swami Vivekananda and the significance of Samuhik Surya Namaskar.
Several distinguished guests graced the occasion with their presence and shared their thoughts. Ch. Venkateswara Prasad, Shri A. Ravi Naidu, SAAP Chairman, Sri Rani Sadashiva Murthy, Vice Chancellor of SV University, Sri GSR Krishnamurthy, Vice Chancellor of National Sanskrit University, and Sri Bhupathi Naidu, Registrar of National Sanskrit University addressed the gathering. They highlighted the importance of following the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and encouraged everyone to imbibe his ideals in their lives.
The event concluded with Sri Ch. Venkateswara Prasad Ji, Sanchalak of VK Tirupati, providing Kendra Parichaya, introducing the vision, mission, and activities of Vivekananda Kendra. The program successfully inspired and motivated the participants, reinforcing the significance of collective efforts in embracing cultural and spiritual traditions.
