Ramakrishna Math, Gourhati, celebrated the National Youth Day 2022 and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on 12 January 2022. Prior to the celebration all kinds of precaution like wearing of mask, using sanitizer, keeping social distance etc were maintained with proper care. The stage and the ashrama was decorated beautifully with the photos of Swami Vivekananda, his messages, festoons and flowers on this occasion. The afternoon programme started at 4 pm with Vedic chantings done by sadhus and brahmacharins. It was followed by inaugural song sung by students. Swami Pranaramananda, Adhyaksha of the ashrama, gave a warm welcome to all the participating students. It is followed by the chanting of Swamiji’s ‘Swadesh Mantra’, speeches on Swami Vivekananda, National Youth Day and on ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by students, recitation from Swamiji’s works, and singing songs on Swamiji. Special guest, Sri Sisir Kumar Jana, a teacher, spoke on the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Pranaramananda gave an impressive speech about the importance of the day. He laid importance on building strong character of the youths. The closing song ‘Swamijir mantra mora bhulbo na’ was sung in chorus. The programme ends with vote of thanks to all. About 100 youths participated in the programme, and all were given a gift pack and a heavy tiffin.
