Overview
Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Prayagraj (Allahabad) organised a series of competitions under its Youth Cell Programme from 22 August to 20 September 2026 for students from Class VI to Post-Graduate level. The topics and themes of all the competitions were centred on the life, teachings, ideals and message of Swami Vivekananda.
Competitions Conducted
| Level | Competitions |
|---|---|
| Class VI | Sanskrit Recitation, Hindi Recitation, English Recitation |
| Classes VII–VIII | Speech, Bhajan |
| Classes IX–X | Speech, Extempore, Quiz, Bhajan |
| Classes XI–XII | Speech, Extempore, Quiz, Bhajan |
| Graduate – Post-Graduate | Speech, Extempore, Quiz, Bhajan |
Participation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total participants | More than 400 students |
| Schools represented | 25 |
| Colleges represented | 7 |
| Universities represented | 2 |
| Judges | More than 40, from different academic and professional backgrounds |
Prize Distribution Ceremony
The Prize Distribution Ceremony, marking the conclusion of the competition programme, was held on Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ramakrishna Mission Vijnanananda Satsang Bhawan, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Muthiganj, Prayagraj.
| Role | Name and Designation |
|---|---|
| Chief Guest | Shri Yash Vishen, IRS, Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
| Special Guest | Dr. Ram Chandra Sharma, SOD, Ministry of Urban Development and Electricity, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| President of the function | Swami Akshayananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
The ceremony began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by Vedic chanting by the inmates of the Sevashrama. The welcome address and introduction of the guests were delivered by Swami Karunananda, Assistant Secretary. Certificates and literature on Swami Vivekananda were then distributed to the participants and prize-winners. Prize-winning students of selected competitions also presented their performances before the gathering.
More than 300 students, teachers, parents and devotees attended. Refreshments were served to all participants and guests. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Swami Vrajeshwarananda. The entire programme was conducted by Sri Saurabh Mishra, volunteer of the Sevashrama.
