Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Karnataka Prant, JP Nagar Nagarasthan, celebrated Universal Brotherhood Day on 20th September 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Yoga Hall, BBMP Office, RBI Layout. The event, attended by 75 participants, was organized to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago on 11th September 1893, spreading his timeless message of harmony and oneness.
The programme commenced with three Omkaras and a prayer led by Vyavastha Pramukh Shri Anantharamu Ji, followed by a welcome address by Nagar Pramukh Shri C.V. Prakash Ji, who also presented the context of the event. Chief Guest Shri Y.V. Gundu Rao Ji, an eminent motivational speaker, and Sanchalak Prof. S.M.S. Gouda Ji were welcomed onto the stage. Karnataka Prant Sampark Pramukh Ramesh Bhat Ji presented the Kendra Parichaya, and Karyalay Pramukh Amitha Didi introduced the chief guest.
In his inspiring address, Shri Y.V. Gundu Rao Ji spoke on Swami Vivekananda’s noble qualities, achievements, and their relevance in shaping a purposeful and meaningful life. Following his talk, Shri K.N. Anantharamu Ji gave a brief presentation on this year’s flagship initiative — the Swadhyaya Competition. Students from BES B.Ed. College rendered Chaagi Geetha, a Kannada translation of Swamiji’s composition by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, filling the hall with devotional fervor. Students from RV Teachers Training College also shared their enriching experiences from the Swadhyaya Competition and the Leadership Development Shibir held at Kanyakumari.
Prof. S.M.S. Gouda Ji, JP Nagar Nagarasthan Sanchalak, delivered an impactful closing note and expressed gratitude through the vote of thanks. The event concluded with an open interactive session and the chanting of the Shanti Mantra led by Poornima Didi, Karyapaddhati Toli Sadasya. Shri R. Srikanth Ji, Nagar Sah Pramukh, efficiently compered the entire program, while Shri Bheemesh Ji provided IT support for the presentations.
Amrutha Prasada was distributed to all participants. The program was generously supported by Shri M. Prakash Ji, office bearer of the Senior Citizens Association and a well-wisher of Vivekananda Kendra, who sponsored the major expenditure.
The celebration concluded successfully, leaving the participants deeply inspired by Swamiji’s message of universal brotherhood, selfless service, and national integration.
