Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Kankhal, celebrated National Youth Day on 12th January 2025 with a series of events to commemorate the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Leading up to the main event:
- Interschool Competitions: A series of interschool competitions, including drawing, quiz, debate, and elocution, were organized in November 2024 to engage students with Swami Vivekananda’s teachings. These competitions fostered creativity, critical thinking, and an understanding of Swamiji’s ideals among the participants.
- School Visits: Swamis and Brahmacharins visited participating schools, interacting with students, observing the drawing competition, and inspiring them with Swami Vivekananda’s message.
National Youth Day Celebrations:
- The main event: The core celebration took place at the Vivekananda Sabha Griha, featuring cultural performances by students, speeches by distinguished guests, and a prize distribution ceremony for the interschool competition winners.
- Guest Speakers: Eminent personalities from various fields delivered inspiring addresses, emphasizing the importance of character-building education and the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings in today’s world.
- Cultural Performances: The program showcased the talents of students through captivating performances, including Sanskrit recitation, dance, and speeches by the debate winners.
Overall Impact:
The celebrations were a resounding success, inspiring young minds with Swami Vivekananda’s message of service, self-reliance, and character-building. The events fostered a deeper understanding of Swamiji’s teachings among students and encouraged them to embrace his ideals in their lives.
