Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Paschim Banga Prant, Eknath Vibhag organized the Universal Brotherhood Day 2026 program on 12th September 2026 at Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House, Kolkata. The main hall program recorded an impressive attendance of 387 people, bringing together students, parents, and teachers from various institutions across Kolkata, Hooghly, Gobordanga, and Tushkhali (Sandeshkhali II Subdivision).
As part of the Universal Brotherhood Day celebrations, competitions in Vande Mataram Chorus Singing, Quiz and Drawing were organized during the first week of September across six zones of Eknath Vibhag. A total of 701 participants from 36 schools took part in the competitions, with 71 student groups and 5 general groups participating. The competitions provided an opportunity for students to learn about Swami Vivekananda’s life, message and ideals while developing a spirit of patriotism and unity.
The main celebration at Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House brought together students, teachers and parents from schools in Kolkata, Hooghly, Gobordanga and Tushkhali in Sandeshkhali II Subdivision. The participants also visited Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House and Museum, gaining an opportunity to learn more about his life and inspiring legacy.
Aadaraneeya Shri Manas Bhattacharyya ji, Retired Professor and distinguished speaker on Bharatiya heritage and culture, delivered the keynote address. Aadaraneeya Malabika Chatterjee Didi, Paschimbanga Prant Sah Pramukh, and Aadaraneeya Shri Debasish Lahiri Dada, Eknath Vibhag Sanchalak, were also present on the dais.
The celebration provided a meaningful opportunity for students, teachers and parents to connect with Swami Vivekananda’s life and message, while encouraging the values of Universal Brotherhood, patriotism and cultural awareness.
