Date: 12-01-2026
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Swami Vivekananda Sabhagriham, Vivekanandapuram
Special Guest: Shri.P.Palvannan, Dy.General Manager(Rtd.), ISRO Propulsion Complex, ISRO, Mahendragiri, Tamilnadu.
Chief Guest: Shri.G.Senthil Kumar,Superintendent of Post Offices,Kanyakumari Division,Nagercoil.
Presided by: Mann.Hanumantarao ji, Vice President, VRM & VK.
Master of ceremony: Smt.P.Jeya., Teacher
No. of participants& Well-wishers:1500
Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.
Introduction:
Vivekananda
Kendra and Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari jointly
organized a grand celebration of the 163rd Birth Anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda along with the Annual Day of the Vidyalaya and National Youth Day.
The programme was conducted with great reverence and patriotic spirit to honour
the life, ideals and vision of Swami Vivekananda, the great spiritual leader
and youth icon of India. The celebration aimed to inspire students to follow
the path of courage, discipline, self-confidence to the nation.
Inaugural Ceremony
The
programme commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp before
the portrait of Swami Vivekananda, symbolising the spread of knowledge and
wisdom.
This
was followed by an invocation Vande Mataram invoking divine blessings for the
success of the function. The programme was compered by Smt. P. Jeya, teacher of
V.K.V Kanyakumari.
Welcome Address
The
welcome address was delivered by Smt. K.G. Sariga, Principal of V.K.V who
warmly welcomed the chief guest Shri G. Senthil Kumar, Superintendent of Post
Offices, Kanyakumari Division, Nagercoil, Special guest Shri P. Palvannan
Deputy General Manager (Rtd) - ISRO Propulsion Complex, ISRO, Mahendragiri,
Mananeeya Hanumantaraoji, Vice President of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and
Vivekananda Kendra. Dignitaries, Parents, Teachers and students highlighted the
importance of celebrating Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary as a day of
inspiration for the youth.
Presentation of Annual Report
The
Annual Report of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya was presented by Smt. K.G.
Sariga, Principal of V.K.V. Kanyakumari She highlighted:
*
Academic achievements of students
*
Co-curricular and cultural activities
*
Sports accomplishments
*
Value-based education initiatives
*
Community service activities
The
report reflected the institution's commitment to holistic education based on
Swami Vivekananda's ideal.
Group Song:
Students
of V.K.V rendered a melodious and inspiring group song, spreading the message
of patriotism, unity and devotion to the nation.
Special Address:
The
special address was delivered by Shri. P. Palvannan, Deputy General Manager
(Rtd) ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri. In his inspiring speech he
emphasized:
*The
importance of scientific temper and discipline
*He
highlighted the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and their relevance to modern
students
*He
quoted Swami Vivekananda's message that students should always obey and respect
their elders and teachers.
*He
explained the importance of self-reliance and moral courage in facing the
challenges of the modern world.
*He
encouraged the students to be courageous and confident in their thoughts and
actions.
*He
emphasized the need to learn more languages and appreciated the efforts of the
school in teaching multiple languages to students.
*He
advised students to master basic skills such as good handwriting and strong
language proficiency, which form the foundation of effective communication.
*He
spoke about the virtues of humility and simplicity and urged students to follow
the simple and disciplined life of Swami Vivekananda.
*He
encouraged students to develop strong reading habits and to avoid unnecessary
use of mobile phones which distract them from learning.
*He
stressed that discipline is essential for achievement and quoted the concept of
discipline in Thirukkural.
*He
advised students to overcome shyness and develop confidence.
*He
also spoke about National Youth Day, celebrated on Swami Vivekananda’s Janma
Diwas and explained that from 1985 onwards the nation has been observing this
day to honour Swamiji's contribution to youth empowerment.
*He
referred Swami Vivekananda's historic Chicago address, he urged students to
perform duties with purity and simplicity.
*He
Concluded by encouraging everyone to serve their home and nation with sincerity
and dedication.
Prize Distribution:
*
Prizes were distributed to students for outstanding performance in academic and
extra-curricular activities.
* The
prize list was read by Smt. Maheswari, teacher of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.
Vasista
House won the trophy for E.A. (Extra Activities), received by House in-charges
and toppers.
Chief Guest Address:
*Shri.
G. Senthil Kumar, the Chief Guest, delivered an inspiring speech.
*He
appreciated the philosophy and great thoughts of Swami Vivekananda.
*He
highlighted that education, character building, and selfless service are
essential for the younger generation.
*He
emphasized avoiding unwanted distractions in technology and making proper use
of it for growth.
* He mentioned that with the development of technology and Artificial Intelligence, students should use their skills wisely.
Presidential Address:
*In
the Presidential adddress,Mananeeya Hanumantaraoji specified that Youth Day is
celebrated in a grand manner all over the nation.
*He
spoke about the life of Swami Vivekananda, born as Narendra Dutta and his
spiritual transformation.
* He
emphasized that students should absorb ideas taught by teachers and focus on
academic, spiritual, and character development.
He
stressed four important qualities: fearlessness, self-confidence, love for the
nation, and respect for culture/tradition.
He
urged students to become true children of the nation and avoid intolerance and
unnecessary anger.
He
reminded students that tolerance does not mean accepting wrong actions; they
should stay away from negative influences.
He
quoted the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Holy Mother Sarada
Devi.
Presentation of Mementos:
Mementos
were presented to the dignitaries by Mananeeya Hanumantaraoji as a token of
gratitude and remembrance
Vote of Thanks:
The
vote of thanks was proposed by Shri. Sanjeev Rajan, Vice Principal of V.K.V.
Kanyakumari.
He
thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the programme.
Cultural Programme:
The
cultural program presented by school children was colourful, vibrant, and
highly impressive.
Shanti
Mantra (Conclusion):
The
programme concluded with the Shanti Mantra.
The
celebration of Swami Vivekananda's 163rd Jayanthi and National Youth
Day was a grand success.
The event strengthened the bond between education and spirituality.
