To commemorate the 133rd Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at the World’s Parliament of Religions, Chicago, Ramakrishna Mission, Indore organised a series of inter-school competitions over four days, concluding on 11 September 2026.
The top three winners in each category were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 2,000, Rs. 1,500, and Rs. 1,000 respectively, along with merit certificates and literature on Swami Vivekananda. All other participants received participation certificates. Light refreshments were provided to all participants and accompanying teachers on each day of the events.
| Day | Competition | Topic | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Speech Competition | “उठो, स्वयं पर विश्वास करो और अपने भीतर की असीम शक्ति को जगाओ” | 20 students from 20 schools |
| Day 1 | Drawing Competition | “स्वामी विवेकानन्द के सपनों का भारत” | 38 students from 20 schools |
| Day 2 | Solo Bhajan Competition | Sant-composed Bhajans | 17 students from 17 schools |
| Day 3 | Recitation Competition | Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago Speech | 17 students from 17 schools |
| Day 3 | Quiz Competition | Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda | 62 students from 15 schools |
| Day 4 (11 Sep) | Concluding Programme | Prize distribution; address by Swami Nirvikarananda | All participants |
On the concluding day, 11 September 2026, prizes were distributed to the winners and Swami Nirvikarananda addressed the students on the significance of the occasion.
