The Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre, Dublin, Ireland, observed the birth anniversary of Sister Nivedita on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Nivedita House, Dublin 15. The programme began at 3.30 pm and was attended by 65 people.
Programme
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening dance offering | Students of Nritya Kala Vruksha |
| Welcome | Gangotri Banik |
| Address on Sister Nivedita’s life and service | Fr Pat Colgan, Columban Missionaries, Navan |
| Dance | Students of Shree Shiva Academy |
| English and Irish songs on guitar | Mohor Saha |
| Devotional singing | Bala Sangeeta students (the Centre’s online music course) and Krish and Group |
| Concluding remarks | Swami Shantivratananda |
| Closing | Arati and distribution of prasad |
The programme opened with a dance offering by the students of Nritya Kala Vruksha, after which Gangotri Banik welcomed the gathering. Fr Pat Colgan of the Columban Missionaries, Navan, then addressed the audience on the life of Sister Nivedita and her service to others.
Cultural items by young members of the community followed. These included a dance by the students of Shree Shiva Academy, English and Irish songs on the guitar by Mohor Saha, and devotional singing by the Bala Sangeeta students and by Krish and Group.
In his concluding remarks, Swami Shantivratananda spoke of Sister Nivedita’s dedication to the needy, her spiritual struggles, and the sacrifices she made. The programme concluded with arati and distribution of prasad.
The gathering comprised devotees, friends of the Centre, young performers from local dance and music schools, and the guest speaker.
