National Youth Day was observed at Ramakrishna Saradashrama, Ponnampet, on 12 January 2024.
After Flagging off the vehicle carrying the cutouts of Swamiji at Govt PU college campus, Ponnampet, the Colourful Procession of Students and Devotees with Band sets, Jaikaras of Holy Trio reached our Ashrama Auditorium by 10.15 am.
At the ashram auditorium, students from Sarvadievata Institution performed “Dashavatara” dance, followed by lighting the lamp by dignitaries. Adhyaksha maharaj welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief guests. Professor Sri B N Satyesh, Poet, Thinker and Management Guru, Bangalore; Professor Sri Raghothama Rao, Chairman, “Seek Foundation”, Bangalore; and Sri C G Kushalappa, Former Dean of College of Forestry addressed the gathering through their inspirational Speeches.
Scholarships were distributed among 48 poor and meritorious students. Certificates were distributed to Tailoring students. Winners of the Quiz Programme got prize awards. The function was concluded with Swadesh Mantra and National Anthem.
Around 1300 Higher secondary school and college students from 8 institutions participated in the Program. Juice was served in the beginning and lunch prasad at the end to all students, teachers, staff and devotees.