The 162nd Janma Diwas of Swami Vivekananda Annual Day of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya and National Youth Day Celebration - Report - 2025

Date: 13 -01-2025

Time : 2.30 PM

Venue: Swami Vivekananda Sabhagriham

Special Guest: Dr. T.C. Giri, M.D.S., Dept. of Prosthodontics, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Science, Kulasekharam.

Chief Guest: Dr. T. Ramesh, Deputy Director, ISRO, Mahendragiri, Tamilnadu.

 Presided by:  Mann.Rekha Didi, Joint General Secretary, VRM & VK.

 Master of ceremony: Kum.K. Esai Reshma., Teacher

No of participants & well- wishers : 1590

 

     The programme was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by the honourable guests.

 The celebration began with the invocation song "Vande Mataram" by the students of class IX. The music filled the place with peace & harmony.

 Our respected Principal, Smt. K.G. Sariga cordially welcomed the gathering and presented the annual report.

 The school choir team presented a euphonious song to Swami Vivekananda in Sanskrit.

 Special Guest Address:

   Dr. T.C Giri., M.D.S., highlighted few important points:

Ø  Health is very important in one's life.

Ø   Never compare yourself with others

Ø  Develop social well being.

Ø  Observe pain from others' point of view.

Ø  Being physically and mentally strong is more important.

 The book of Dr. Vinita Mahajani, "Overview of Eternal Flow of Veda Ganga" was released by our honorable Mann. Rekha Didi. Followed by the speciality of the book presented by Dr. Vinita Mahajani.

Ø  The book is an essence of our ancient, golden treasure of our Vedic Literature written by Rishis.

Ø   Meeting point of science and spirituality.

Ø  Vasudhaiva kudumbakam - whole world in one family

 Academic toppers of 2023-2024 were honoured.

 The inherent talents of our students were brought out by conducting E.A competitions and the winners were awarded.

 Vedavyasa house won the trophy. The house in charges Smt. Sumathi teacher and Smt. Gowri teacher along with the toppers received it.

 Chief Guest Address:

Dr. T. Ramesh., Deputy Director, ISRO. Shared his views:

Ø  You can't believe in God unless you believe in yourself.

Ø   Future India belongs to science.

Ø  Medical field development.

Ø  The landing of Chandrayan 1 and the details about ISRO was also explained clearly.

 Presidential Address:

Mann. Rekha Didi presided over the function and shared few important points:

 

Ø  Life of Swami Vivekananda is our inspiration.

Ø  Swamiji meditated in kanyakumari for 3 days and the God he worshiped is Kanni Kumari Bhagavathi.

Ø   His desire is to see mother Bharath filled with peace.

 Our honorable Mann. Rekha Didi, Joint General Secretary, presented memento to chief guest, special guest and Dr. Vinita Mahajani.

 Our respected Sri. S. Sanjeevi Rajan, Vice Principal conveyed the vote of thanks.

 The cultural programme was hosted by Kum. Natasha and Kum. Rithu of class X. The students imaged our tradition through Bharatanatyam, drama, dance, debate and variety show (Arupadai Veedu).

 

The celebration concluded with Kendra Prarthana.